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LK53 JZP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,595 mi
Last recorded16,595 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 JZP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2020 16,595 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 16,595 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 16,452 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 15,849 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 15,197 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 14,781 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 23 May 2016 14,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 15 May 2015 12,586 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 12,586 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 11,886 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 May 2013 10,532 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 2 May 2013 10,532 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 9 May 2012 8,665 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 JZP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 JZP, 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 JZP registered?

LK53 JZP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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