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LJ03 UXP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

10,964 mi
Last recorded10,964 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 UXP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2023 10,964 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2022 10,951 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible number plate broken in half (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 9,485 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 8,035 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 6,179 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 5,897 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 4,173 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 4,129 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 4,104 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 4,104 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 4,078 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 4,031 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 3,857 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 3,800 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 3,639 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 3,410 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 3,410 miles

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

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 UXP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UXP, 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 UXP registered?

LJ03 UXP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is LJ03 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 UXP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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