MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,221 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)
Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
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 XUV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 XUV, 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 XUV registered?
LJ03 XUV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2003.
Is LJ03 XUV safe to buy?
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