MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
41,494 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))
Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LJ53 LXC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 LJ53 LXC, 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 LXC registered?
LJ53 LXC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2003.
Is LJ53 LXC safe to buy?
The MOT history for LJ53 LXC shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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