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LK03 AYZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

7,433 mi
Last recorded7,433 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 AYZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 7,433 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 7,433 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 7,433 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 28 Mar 2013 7,433 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 7,433 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 7,433 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 7,433 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 7,433 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 7,433 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 5,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008
Fail 19 Feb 2008 4,563 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 5 Feb 2007 1,601 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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LK03 AYZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LK03 AYZ, 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 LK03 AYZ registered?

LK03 AYZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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