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LK53 FXH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,576 mi
Last recorded39,576 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 FXH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 39,576 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 38,449 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 34,571 miles

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2016 30,135 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 26,087 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 26,087 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 24,769 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 24,769 miles

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 23,423 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 23,423 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 21,422 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 21,422 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,320 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 19,320 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 17,183 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,234 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 13,298 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 11,459 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 9,007 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 FXH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FXH, 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 FXH registered?

LK53 FXH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is LK53 FXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK53 FXH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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