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LK03 KWC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,557 mi
Last recorded10,557 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 KWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 10,557 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,619 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 9,619 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 7,267 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 5,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 4,388 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2008 4,388 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 3,387 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 499 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 KWC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KWC, 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 KWC registered?

LK03 KWC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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