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LK03 UWA

2000 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

15,832 mi
Last recorded15,832 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 UWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 15,832 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

mudguard loose

Pass 7 Aug 2024 15,337 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2024 15,337 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 14,753 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 14,362 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 13,904 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 13,871 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 13,688 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 13,688 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 13,410 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 12 Jul 2017 13,410 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 11,971 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 9,433 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 9,433 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 8,317 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 5,405 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 5,405 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 3,938 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 5,567 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 UWA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 UWA, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK03 UWA registered?

LK03 UWA is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2000.

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