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LK53 HNN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

21,657 mi
Last recorded21,657 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HNN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 21,657 miles

reving high at no throttle

Fail 10 Aug 2015 21,657 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

reving high at no throttle

Fail 18 Jul 2014 19,777 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

no/plate light not working

unable to veiw pad condition with wheels on

Pass 18 Jul 2014 19,777 miles

no/plate light not working

unable to veiw pad condition with wheels on

Pass 3 Aug 2013 16,257 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 14,512 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 11,041 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 10,220 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 7,896 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 7,896 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2007 5,750 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 5,733 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Nov 2006 3,519 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 3,519 miles

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

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 HNN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HNN, 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 HNN registered?

LK53 HNN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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