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LK53 EUM

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

39,727 mi
Last recorded39,727 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EUM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 39,727 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 39,727 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 39,727 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 39,727 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 39,726 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2020 39,726 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 38,695 miles

Rear Top box slightly insecure

Fail 5 Sep 2019 38,695 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Top box slightly insecure

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 36,321 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 32,215 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 28,616 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 28,616 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 34,121 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 32,959 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2015 32,959 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2014 25,752 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 25,752 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2013 19,930 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 19,930 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 16,613 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 16,613 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,216 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 14,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 14,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 22,136 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 EUM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM registered?

LK53 EUM is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 October 2003.

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