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LK53 ETJ

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

13,458 mi
Last recorded13,458 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ETJ
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2026 13,458 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2026 13,458 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose connection leaking (1.1.12 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jul 2025 13,435 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 13,430 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 13,281 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 13,068 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 13,006 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 13,005 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 12,715 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 11,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 31 May 2018 11,527 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2013 11,389 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 11,389 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 7,968 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 4,304 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 3,366 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 3,329 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 3,322 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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LK53 ETJ is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LK53 ETJ, 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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What year was LK53 ETJ registered?

LK53 ETJ is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 17 October 2003.

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