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LK03 OWG

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

30,235 mi
Last recorded30,235 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 OWG
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 30,235 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 29,338 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2023 28,761 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 27,795 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2021 27,728 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2021 27,728 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 25,477 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 25,430 miles

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

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

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 18,753 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2015 18,600 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 18,600 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2014 17,891 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 16,863 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 14,172 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 11,071 miles

exhaust mounting poor

exhaust noisy

rear tyre wall oily

Fail 23 May 2011 11,071 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

exhaust noisy

oil on rear tyre wall

Pass 6 May 2010 9,647 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 8,828 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 8,828 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 8,827 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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LK03 OWG is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK03 OWG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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LK03 OWG is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 5 June 2003.

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