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LJ03 YSA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,289 mi
Last recorded20,289 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ03 YSA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 20,289 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 19,885 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2024 19,885 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2023 19,544 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 18,715 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2010 15,302 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 13,272 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 13,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 1,194 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 1,194 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 9,318 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 YSA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 YSA, 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 YSA registered?

LJ03 YSA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is LJ03 YSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ03 YSA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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