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LJ03 LCK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

21,605 mi
Last recorded21,605 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LCK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2019 21,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 20,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2017 20,896 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2016 19,649 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 20 Dec 2016 19,649 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings are excessively tight (2.3.5b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 19 Dec 2015 18,138 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2015 18,138 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 13 Dec 2014 15,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 13 Dec 2014 15,833 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Fail 5 Dec 2013 13,325 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 13,325 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 10,952 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2013 10,952 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2011 7,088 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 3,838 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 12,838 miles

starter button sticks in on position?

Fail 29 Jan 2010 12,838 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

starter button sticks in on position?

Pass 15 Aug 2008 12,595 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 10,213 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 6,720 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LJ03 LCK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ03 LCK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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LJ03 LCK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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