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LK03 LLP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

34,649 mi
Last recorded34,649 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 LLP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 34,649 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 34,462 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 31,927 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 29,879 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2012 29,879 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 24,936 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Mar 2011 24,936 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 21,760 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 21,760 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 19,174 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 16,444 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 13,373 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 11,309 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2006 11,309 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image kick-up is to the offside (1.6.1)

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 LLP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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