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T29 CTY

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

41,277 mi
Last recorded41,277 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT29 CTY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 41,277 miles

ENGINE NOISY

Front MUDGUARD SLIGHTLY INSECURE

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

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 41,249 miles

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

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

ENGINE NOISY

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

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

Riders seat slightly loose LOCK MECHANISM NOT WORKING (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear TYRE UNDERINFLATED

Pass 23 Jul 2024 39,461 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Apr 2023 38,420 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 38,415 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 47,009 miles
Fail 31 May 2019 47,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 May 2018 43,809 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2017 41,223 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 38,736 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 38,442 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 May 2014 34,339 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 33,499 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,527 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Slight wear noted on the front wheel bearing.

Pass 7 Sep 2011 19,230 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 12,813 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 12,813 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 9,280 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 4,449 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 2,755 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 2,534 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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T29 CTY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 T29 CTY, 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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T29 CTY is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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