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LK53 HPJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

74,956 mi
Last recorded74,956 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 74,956 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 74,956 miles

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2016 68,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 17 Oct 2016 68,187 miles

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 52,528 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 43,119 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2013 28,572 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 17,267 miles

seat lock faulty

Fail 21 Feb 2012 17,267 miles

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

seat lock faulty

Pass 1 Feb 2011 9,824 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 9,822 miles

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)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 6,056 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 5,280 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 5,280 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 4,305 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 29 Nov 2006 4,303 miles

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.

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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LK53 HPJ registered?

LK53 HPJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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