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LK53 LJL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

62,801 mi
Last recorded62,801 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 LJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,801 miles

Central Lower chassis not fully inspected due to plastic bodywork fitted which is not easily removed without tools

Front mudguard damaged and loose but not insecure

Front tyre worn out of shape

Offside Rear Exhaust silencer heavily deteriorated

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit areas of tread section close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear bodywork damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2020 62,769 miles

Central Rear Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Central Upper Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 58,490 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 58,489 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear tyre underinflated, inflated prior to test but may still deflate.

Pass 7 Dec 2017 51,629 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

damage to rear light unit

Fail 22 Nov 2017 51,629 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey joint gasket (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 120/70R12 (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

damage to rear light unit

Pass 13 Dec 2016 45,484 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 45,451 miles

Central Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 43,175 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 43,126 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,078 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 43,027 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 42,934 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 42,754 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 40,958 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 LJL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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