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SN53 EKA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

11,332 mi
Last recorded11,332 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 EKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 11,332 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2013 10,949 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 10,725 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 10,712 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.B1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 10,337 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 10,331 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 9,727 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2009 9,723 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Rear tyre flat

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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SN53 EKA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SN53 EKA, 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 SN53 EKA registered?

SN53 EKA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is SN53 EKA safe to buy?

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