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LK03 LJN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,926 mi
Last recorded17,926 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 LJN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 17,926 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 17,412 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2024 17,412 miles

Stop lamp not working when rear brake applied (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 17,406 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 17,323 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 13,171 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,939 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 10,926 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 10,241 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 10,241 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 9,170 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 8,954 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 8,573 miles

Front Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 8,573 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 85,873 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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 LJN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJN, 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 LJN registered?

LK03 LJN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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