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OE03 DUH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

4,029 mi
Last recorded4,029 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE03 DUH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2025 4,029 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 3,624 miles
Fail 7 May 2024 3,599 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jun 2022 3,339 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 3,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 2,225 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 1,515 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 1,515 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 1,514 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 1,512 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 1,505 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 May 2012 1,435 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 May 2012 1,409 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 May 2011 1,302 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 1,166 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 416 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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OE03 DUH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 OE03 DUH, 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 OE03 DUH registered?

OE03 DUH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 April 2003.

Is OE03 DUH safe to buy?

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