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LK03 FVP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

27,316 mi
Last recorded27,316 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 FVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 27,316 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 27,004 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 26,259 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 24,812 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 22,248 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 20,348 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 1,993 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 1,993 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 17,969 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 17,969 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Rear mono-shock pivot worn but not excessive (2.4.B.4)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 16,008 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,740 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 13,162 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 13,162 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 10,621 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 10,621 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 8,434 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 8,434 miles

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

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Fail 22 Mar 2006 8,425 miles

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

Steering movement excessively rough with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 FVP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVP, 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 FVP registered?

LK03 FVP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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