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2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,974 mi
Last recorded16,974 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 VPN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 16,974 miles

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))

Pass 27 Oct 2015 16,974 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 16,974 miles

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)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 16,974 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 17 Oct 2013 13,172 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 7,882 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 6,639 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 6,627 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 6,627 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2009 6,627 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 6,627 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,786 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 5,786 miles

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.

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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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.

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LY03 VPN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 August 2003.

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