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LJ53 MVP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,997 mi
Last recorded7,997 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 MVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2013 7,997 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2012 7,182 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2012 7,182 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 5,943 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 4,377 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 3,800 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 1,708 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 1,708 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 1,539 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 1,498 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 MVP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

LJ53 MVP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2003.

Is LJ53 MVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ53 MVP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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