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MX03 JNL

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

7,413 mi
Last recorded7,413 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 JNL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 7,413 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 7,386 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 7,218 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 7,016 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 6,663 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 6,661 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 6,661 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 6,507 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 6,369 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2011 6,369 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,335 miles

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 6,335 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 May 2007 5,828 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 5,828 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 3,762 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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MX03 JNL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 MX03 JNL, 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 MX03 JNL registered?

MX03 JNL is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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