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MEU 428P

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,336 mi
Last recorded18,336 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMEU 428P
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 18,336 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 18,336 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 18,338 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 18,336 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,336 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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MEU 428P is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MEU 428P, 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 MEU 428P registered?

MEU 428P is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is MEU 428P safe to buy?

The MOT history for MEU 428P shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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