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LK53 EWF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

19,082 mi
Last recorded19,082 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2013 19,082 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 37,335 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 37,335 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 37,335 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 7,335 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 35,528 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 35,528 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,610 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 20,281 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

rear brake has more resistance than usual,still functioning correctly

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 EWF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EWF, 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 EWF registered?

LK53 EWF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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