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LK53 EWG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

23,932 mi
Last recorded23,932 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 EWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 23,932 miles

Front Tyre perished and cracking

Pass 29 Apr 2024 23,151 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2024 23,143 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 22,114 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2018 22,114 miles

Central Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 21,008 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2015 20,687 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 20,047 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 20,047 miles

Rear Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 19,206 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2012 17,654 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 16,169 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 14,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,401 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 12,697 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 10,246 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 10,244 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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 EWG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 EWG, 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 EWG registered?

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

Is LK53 EWG safe to buy?

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