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LK53 EVY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,271 mi
Last recorded17,271 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2011 17,271 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2011 17,271 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 17,271 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 17,271 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 17,271 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 16,962 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 16,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 16,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 15,714 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 EVY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 EVY, 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 EVY registered?

LK53 EVY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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