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LJ03 UHE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

26,776 mi
Last recorded26,776 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 26,776 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 26,131 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 24,851 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 22,725 miles

under side corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2019 22,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 22,724 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 22,724 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 22,724 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 22,724 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 22,724 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,724 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 22,724 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 22,724 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 22,984 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 22,742 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 22,578 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 20,397 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 20,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 27 Feb 2009 15,277 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 15,277 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 12,746 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 UHE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

LJ03 UHE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ03 UHE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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