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LK53 HSV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

19,658 mi
Last recorded19,658 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HSV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2021 19,658 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2021 19,658 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 12,855 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 12,855 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 12,103 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 12,103 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 11,712 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 10,134 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 9,787 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 9,391 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 9,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 9,137 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 8,899 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 8,692 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 8,677 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 8,402 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 8,402 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 7,215 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,559 miles

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 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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