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NK03 LWY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

20,715 mi
Last recorded20,715 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 LWY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,715 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 19,949 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,100 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 18,100 miles

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 16,472 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 16,472 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 15,050 miles

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 13,872 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 12,310 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 10,145 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 7,277 miles

front tyre in poor condition showing slight cracking in tread pattern.

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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NK03 LWY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 NK03 LWY, 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 NK03 LWY registered?

NK03 LWY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is NK03 LWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 LWY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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