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LK03 HNU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

18,762 mi
Last recorded18,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 HNU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 18,762 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2026 18,762 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit front tyre worn close to limit and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 18,259 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2024 17,661 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 17,661 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 17,383 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 17,264 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2020 17,004 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 16,901 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 16,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 16,416 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 16,187 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,923 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 15,462 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 14,981 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 14,765 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 14,140 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 13,570 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 13,570 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 12,949 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,263 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 4,577 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 HNU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 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 LK03 HNU, 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 HNU registered?

LK03 HNU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is LK03 HNU safe to buy?

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