CarVerify

Free Car Check

LR52 HLD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

5,835 mi
Last recorded5,835 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR52 HLD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 5,835 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 5,751 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2023 5,348 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 5,050 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 4,438 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 4,174 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 4,126 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2008 3,628 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 3,047 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 3,003 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2006 2,400 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LR52 HLD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LR52 HLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LR52 HLD?

You can check the full history of LR52 HLD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LR52 HLD registered?

LR52 HLD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is LR52 HLD safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR52 HLD shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LR52 HLD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LR52 HLD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.