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LK53 HYP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Yellow Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

26,695 mi
Last recorded26,695 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 HYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 26,695 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2024 24,263 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2024 24,263 miles

Engine mounting/bracket bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 23,668 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2023 23,668 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 21,871 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 19,640 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2020 17,883 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 17,883 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2019 15,324 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 14,661 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 14,661 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 13,277 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2017 13,277 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 11,909 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2016 11,909 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 9,874 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 9,871 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 8,619 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 7,790 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 7,347 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 7,347 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 7,291 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 7,124 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 6,325 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,146 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 5,632 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 HYP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Yellow with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 HYP, 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 HYP registered?

LK53 HYP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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