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LN03 CCA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,695 mi
Last recorded23,695 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 CCA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 23,695 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 21,891 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2024 20,697 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 19,754 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 18,908 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 15,691 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 15,436 miles

All indicator slightly discoloured

Rear wheel bearing has slight movement

Pass 30 Sep 2014 15,433 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 15,433 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 15,433 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 12,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 11,727 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 11,710 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2010 9,666 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 9,642 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Fail 24 Jul 2009 9,309 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 9,309 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 8,870 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 8,214 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 7,554 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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LN03 CCA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LN03 CCA, 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 LN03 CCA registered?

LN03 CCA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is LN03 CCA safe to buy?

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