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LU03 JXE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

29,673 mi
Last recorded29,673 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU03 JXE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2019 29,673 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 29,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Sep 2018 28,765 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 28,765 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 27,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 24,415 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 1,792 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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LU03 JXE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LU03 JXE, 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 LU03 JXE?

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What year was LU03 JXE registered?

LU03 JXE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is LU03 JXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU03 JXE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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