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LK03 LLM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

17,260 mi
Last recorded17,260 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 LLM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 17,260 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2026 17,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 15,987 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,949 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 15,831 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 15,769 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2016 15,596 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 14,897 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 14,897 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 13,861 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 13,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 11,442 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2010 10,093 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 8,175 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 5,855 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 2,232 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 251 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 LLM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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

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