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PL03 CCE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

27,981 mi
Last recorded27,981 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL03 CCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 27,981 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 27,930 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front mud gaurd slighly loose

Pass 15 Oct 2020 27,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,840 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 27,783 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 27,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 27,494 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 27,310 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 26,709 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 21,399 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,544 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 2,384 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 May 2009 25,315 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 24,864 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 24,864 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 21,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 17,833 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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PL03 CCE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 PL03 CCE, 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 PL03 CCE registered?

PL03 CCE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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