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LJ53 LVP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

27,475 mi
Last recorded27,475 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 LVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2024 27,475 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 26,561 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 26,153 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2021 26,150 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 25,073 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2019 24,769 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 24,291 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 24,285 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2017 23,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 23,233 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 23,227 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2015 22,487 miles

front tyre wall has cracking

Fail 22 Feb 2014 21,955 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2014 21,955 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 19,560 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 17,025 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 14,856 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 13,600 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 11,408 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 9,510 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,531 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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LJ53 LVP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LVP, 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 LVP registered?

LJ53 LVP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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