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LJ53 MUC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,622 mi
Last recorded9,622 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MUC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2018 9,622 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 12,229 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 10,684 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 10,442 miles

Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 7 May 2013 10,441 miles

Rear wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Brake cable slightly corroded (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 24 Apr 2012 9,977 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,441 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 8,870 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,220 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 7,413 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 7,407 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 5,613 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 MUC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MUC, 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 MUC registered?

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

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