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P200 ESS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

19,419 mi
Last recorded19,419 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 ESS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 19,419 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 19,362 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 19,216 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2022 19,203 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2022 19,203 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 18,585 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 18,534 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 14,984 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 24 May 2018 13,645 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2018 13,645 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 12,560 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 11,439 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 10,792 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 10,131 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 9,291 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 7,975 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 7,975 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 6,305 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 5,346 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 4,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 2,781 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 1,904 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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P200 ESS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 P200 ESS, 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 P200 ESS registered?

P200 ESS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is P200 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 ESS shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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