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MW52 PMU

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,774 mi
Last recorded32,774 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 PMU
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 32,774 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 May 2025 32,774 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2024 32,655 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 31,077 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 31,077 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2022 30,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 30,414 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2020 30,414 miles

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2013 25,756 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 24,917 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2011 22,766 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 19,493 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 18 May 2010 19,493 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 16,662 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 30 May 2009 16,662 miles

Rear Floor brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.C2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Jun 2008 13,865 miles

Front Brake disc(s) has slight run out (3.2.A1m)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 11,899 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 11,899 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 9,458 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 9,458 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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MW52 PMU is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.2% with a typical mileage of 11,607 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 PMU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MW52 PMU registered?

MW52 PMU is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 12 February 2003.

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