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LJ53 KZK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

29,309 mi
Last recorded29,309 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 KZK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 29,309 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,309 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 23,578 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 23,502 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 21,617 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 21,093 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,859 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 17,592 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 12,294 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 12,291 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 11,875 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 11,875 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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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LJ53 KZK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LJ53 KZK, 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 LJ53 KZK registered?

LJ53 KZK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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The MOT history for LJ53 KZK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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