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LJ03 PHZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

30,614 mi
Last recorded30,614 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 PHZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 30,614 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 26,697 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 23,103 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 23,094 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 21,298 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 18,854 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 16,865 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 15,835 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 13,835 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 13,835 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 11,499 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 8,369 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 PHZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PHZ, 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 PHZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for LJ03 PHZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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