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LJ03 LCZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

29,381 mi
Last recorded29,381 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 LCZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2019 29,381 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 29,381 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 29,381 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 28,990 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 27,665 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 26,088 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 26,088 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,824 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,367 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,675 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 18,667 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 16,026 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 13,412 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 13,412 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 10,990 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 9,307 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 9,307 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 7,402 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 LCZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LCZ, 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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What year was LJ03 LCZ registered?

LJ03 LCZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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