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LJ03 UWT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,709 mi
Last recorded11,709 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UWT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2024 11,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 11,709 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 11,047 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 10,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 9,910 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 9,675 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 9,359 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 8,837 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 8,871 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 8,280 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2016 8,273 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Aug 2015 5,642 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 5,633 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

Several oil leaks from engine

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 4,553 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 2,840 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 2,838 miles

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

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 UWT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UWT, 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 UWT registered?

LJ03 UWT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2003.

Is LJ03 UWT safe to buy?

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