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NK03 XEU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,422 mi
Last recorded17,422 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK03 XEU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 17,422 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2024 17,220 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 17,216 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,940 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 14,037 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 8,796 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 8,796 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 5,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 2,549 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 19,969 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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NK03 XEU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 XEU, 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 XEU registered?

NK03 XEU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 July 2003.

Is NK03 XEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK03 XEU shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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