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2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,082 mi
Last recorded35,082 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EUR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 35,082 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 32,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2013 32,758 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,902 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 28,172 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 24,664 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 20,129 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,129 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 17,684 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 14,891 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 EUR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EUR, 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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LK53 EUR is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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