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OU03 LCN

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

13,344 mi
Last recorded13,344 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU03 LCN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 13,344 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2025 13,112 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 12,953 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 12,615 miles
Fail 30 May 2023 12,611 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 12,501 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 12,501 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 7 May 2021 12,059 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 11,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 11,244 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 11,244 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 May 2017 10,603 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 9,657 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 9,280 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 9,244 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 8,777 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 8,061 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 7,650 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 6,505 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 6,505 miles

Plate brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.B2a)

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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OU03 LCN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OU03 LCN, 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

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What year was OU03 LCN registered?

OU03 LCN is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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