MOT Status
ValidMileage
74,956 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)
seat lock faulty
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
seat lock faulty
Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Hydraulic brake control creeps under load. (3.1.4a)
Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LK53 HPJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 HPJ, 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 HPJ registered?
LK53 HPJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 November 2003.
Is LK53 HPJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK53 HPJ shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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