MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
36,348 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)
Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)
Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nail in rear tyre
Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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PJ03 PCV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 PJ03 PCV, 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 PJ03 PCV registered?
PJ03 PCV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2003.
Is PJ03 PCV safe to buy?
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