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NK53 FHV

2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

23,855 mi
Last recorded23,855 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)11,607 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FHV
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2025 23,855 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2025 23,855 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 23,251 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2023 22,297 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 20,623 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 18,351 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 16,841 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 15,022 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 14,053 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 12,884 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 10,754 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 10,245 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 9,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 8,226 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 6,276 miles

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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NK53 FHV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 NK53 FHV, 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.

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What year was NK53 FHV registered?

NK53 FHV is a 2003 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 2 October 2003.

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