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LV52 UYE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,847 mi
Last recorded20,847 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 UYE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 20,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 20,835 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 20,823 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 20,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 17,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 14,021 miles

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

Fail 29 Aug 2007 13,926 miles

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

Steering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 10,910 miles

Centre Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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LV52 UYE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LV52 UYE, 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

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What year was LV52 UYE registered?

LV52 UYE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is LV52 UYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV52 UYE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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