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PN03 DYS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

18,706 mi
Last recorded18,706 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN03 DYS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 18,706 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 17,378 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 16,827 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 16,302 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 15,744 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 13,698 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 12,134 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 9,489 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 7,440 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 7,440 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 6,902 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 4,793 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 1,144 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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PN03 DYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 PN03 DYS, 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 PN03 DYS registered?

PN03 DYS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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