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LX53 EZA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

12,116 mi
Last recorded12,116 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 EZA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 12,116 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2012 11,892 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

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

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

Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 22,899 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 22,899 miles

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

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 17,739 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2010 17,739 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 16,092 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2009 16,092 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2008 11,276 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 8,203 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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LX53 EZA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LX53 EZA, 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 LX53 EZA registered?

LX53 EZA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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