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LK03 XBL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

45,863 mi
Last recorded45,863 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK03 XBL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 45,863 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 45,863 miles

Footrest insecure right side (6.2.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering lock stop ineffective left side (2.1.3)

Steering lock stop ineffective right side (2.1.3)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 39,277 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 34,255 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 2 Feb 2015 34,255 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,251 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2012 28,773 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 24,948 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 24,947 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 22 Jul 2010 20,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 16,497 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 12,382 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 8,606 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 4,687 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 XBL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XBL, 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 XBL registered?

LK03 XBL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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