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SY03 DFA

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,107 mi
Last recorded6,107 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY03 DFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 6,107 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 6,107 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Fail 14 Mar 2013 5,389 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2013 5,389 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 5,211 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 4,760 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2009 4,737 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 4,737 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 3,334 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 2,400 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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SY03 DFA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SY03 DFA, 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 SY03 DFA registered?

SY03 DFA is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is SY03 DFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY03 DFA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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