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LK53 ETT

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2016
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

31,761 mi
Last recorded31,761 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ETT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2015 31,761 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 31,761 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Horn control not functioning. (1.7.2b)

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

Offside Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Front front tyre is low in pressure ( flat )

Pass 6 Sep 2014 30,853 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013
Pass 19 Sep 2012 21,316 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))

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 21,301 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 16,560 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 ETT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ETT, 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 ETT registered?

LK53 ETT is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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