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PJ53 WBA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,024 mi
Last recorded27,024 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 WBA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2023 27,024 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2021 26,403 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 25,399 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 22,432 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 19,128 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 18,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 17,694 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 15,833 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 8,415 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 27,142 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2012 27,142 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 27,145 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 18 Mar 2011 27,142 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 3 Dec 2009 25,686 miles

Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 21,895 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 18,326 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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PJ53 WBA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 PJ53 WBA, 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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PJ53 WBA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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