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NK53 FJA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,817 mi
Last recorded1,817 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK53 FJA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2008 1,817 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 1,817 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 152 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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NK53 FJA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NK53 FJA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of NK53 FJA?

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What year was NK53 FJA registered?

NK53 FJA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is NK53 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NK53 FJA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NK53 FJA have outstanding finance?

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