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LK53 AMO

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

43,972 mi
Last recorded43,972 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 AMO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2017 43,972 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 43,972 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 43,796 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 43,796 miles

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2013 43,796 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Rear Brake component worn but not seriously reduced in strength (3.2.A1)

Pass 1 May 2012 42,275 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 40,063 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 40,063 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,050 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 7 Oct 2008 38,539 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 26,956 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 26,956 miles

Rear Registration plate characters laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear Registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear Registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 17,879 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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LK53 AMO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK53 AMO, 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 LK53 AMO registered?

LK53 AMO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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