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OY53 UHW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,616 mi
Last recorded2,616 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY53 UHW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Aug 2010 2,616 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 2,289 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 2,249 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 2,056 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 1,772 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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OY53 UHW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 OY53 UHW, 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 OY53 UHW registered?

OY53 UHW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2003.

Is OY53 UHW safe to buy?

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