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LK53 EUC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

26,114 mi
Last recorded26,114 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EUC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 26,114 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 26,107 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 26,101 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2015 26,096 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 25,732 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2013 25,544 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2013 25,544 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 23,577 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 21,655 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2011 21,648 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 19,840 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 17,549 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 15,285 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,993 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 9,479 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 EUC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EUC, 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 EUC registered?

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

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