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LJ03 VCA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

18,953 mi
Last recorded18,953 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 VCA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 18,953 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 14,342 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 11,948 miles

exhaust rusted

Fail 13 Mar 2013 11,948 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b) DANGEROUS

exhaust rusted

Pass 22 Mar 2012 9,751 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 8,133 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 7,161 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 6,219 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 5,324 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 3,722 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 VCA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ03 VCA registered?

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

Is LJ03 VCA safe to buy?

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