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LK03 KWP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

5,175 mi
Last recorded5,175 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 KWP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2017 5,175 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 5,172 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 25 May 2017 5,126 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Front tyre has age related cracks

Pass 7 Nov 2014 4,133 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 3,854 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 3,835 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 May 2011 3,610 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 3,589 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 3,128 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 2,510 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 KWP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KWP, 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 KWP registered?

LK03 KWP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is LK03 KWP safe to buy?

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