MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,658 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm worn on right hand side of tyre (4.1.3(ii))
Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
engine is very low on oil engine oil light is on when running
Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
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 HSV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 HSV, 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 HSV registered?
LK53 HSV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2003.
Is LK53 HSV safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK53 HSV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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