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LK03 DFL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,145 mi
Last recorded23,145 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 DFL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 23,145 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 13 May 2019 23,145 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Riders seat with a defective supporting structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 23,050 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 22,966 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2016 22,966 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 22,255 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 20,771 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 19,415 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 17,929 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 16,103 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 13,854 miles

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

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 13,854 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2009 13,854 miles

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

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 12,060 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 11,137 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 11,137 miles

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

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 DFL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DFL, 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 DFL registered?

LK03 DFL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2003.

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