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LK53 KZY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

19,300 mi
Last recorded19,300 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 KZY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2021 19,300 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 18,871 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Feb 2020 18,871 miles

Headlamp aim too low Adjuster seized (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road spring mounting fractured lower adjuster fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 18,867 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released rear lever operation (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake pivot worn, but not excessively (1.1.15 (b))

tyre pressures low

Pass 16 Jan 2019 18,497 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 16,417 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 14,101 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 11,444 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 11,432 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2014 10,485 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2014 10,485 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 8,111 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 8,058 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 5,830 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 5,830 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2008 2,865 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 5,549 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 KZY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KZY, 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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LK53 KZY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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