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LK53 ETV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 ETV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017
Pass 27 Feb 2016 38,913 miles

Rear tyre wrong size

Fail 27 Feb 2016 38,913 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear tyre wrong size

Pass 27 Feb 2015 37,806 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 36,701 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,417 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 35,417 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 33,642 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 29,746 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))

Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,982 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))

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 25,982 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))

Pass 23 Feb 2009 21,797 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 21,783 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 ETV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc 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 ETV, 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 ETV registered?

LK53 ETV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is LK53 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 ETV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LK53 ETV have outstanding finance?

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