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SN03 HEJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

16,127 mi
Last recorded16,127 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN03 HEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 16,127 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2025 16,127 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 16,127 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 May 2006 16,127 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)

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

rear number plate cracked but not affecting figures

Pass 17 May 2006 16,127 miles

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

rear number plate cracked but not affecting figures

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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SN03 HEJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SN03 HEJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN03 HEJ registered?

SN03 HEJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 2003.

Is SN03 HEJ safe to buy?

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