MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
16,974 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)
Rear wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Front suspension spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front tyre perrished & cracked
Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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.
LY03 VPN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 LY03 VPN, 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 LY03 VPN?
You can check the full history of LY03 VPN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LY03 VPN registered?
LY03 VPN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 August 2003.
Is LY03 VPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for LY03 VPN shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LY03 VPN 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 LY03 VPN. 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.