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LK53 GVD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

13,829 mi
Last recorded13,829 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 GVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 13,829 miles

Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 12,229 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 12,229 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 11,849 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 11,848 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 11,342 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2010 11,342 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 8,672 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 20 Oct 2009 8,672 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 8,101 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 6,878 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2006

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 GVD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GVD, 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 GVD registered?

LK53 GVD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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