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MX03 WLV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

21,966 mi
Last recorded21,966 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 WLV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 21,966 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 21,966 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 21,966 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 21,966 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 21,632 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 21,632 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 21,628 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front position lamp insecure (1.1.1c)

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 13,293 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 9,400 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2012 9,400 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 7,564 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 7,061 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 6,600 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 6,600 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 5,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 5,630 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 WLV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WLV, 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 WLV registered?

MX03 WLV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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