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LK53 KWX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

27,369 mi
Last recorded27,369 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 KWX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2017 27,369 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 27,369 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 22,668 miles

Front brake starting to stick

Front tyre starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2015 22,659 miles

Front brake starting to stick

Front tyre starting to split

Pass 27 Feb 2014 22,616 miles

Front brake started to stick

Pass 27 Nov 2012 22,166 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 22,166 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 2,164 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 21,045 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 20,298 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 20,115 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 20,115 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever mounting cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Oct 2006 19,989 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 KWX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KWX, 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 KWX registered?

LK53 KWX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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