MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,507 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Fuel cap missing (7.2.2a)
Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Centre Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ03 UHV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 UHV, 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 UHV registered?
LJ03 UHV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 2003.
Is LJ03 UHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ03 UHV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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