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VO03 DPV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

6,741 mi
Last recorded6,741 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 DPV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 6,741 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 5,496 miles

Rear Rear panel damaged securing number plate, has temporary repair advise replacement.

Fail 4 Mar 2025 5,496 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear panel damaged securing number plate, has temporary repair advise replacement.

Pass 18 Aug 2023 4,882 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 4,301 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 3,648 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 3,601 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 3,471 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 2,845 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 2,501 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 2,288 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 1,328 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 1,328 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 466 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 466 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 250 miles

tyres under inflated

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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VO03 DPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VO03 DPV, 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 VO03 DPV registered?

VO03 DPV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is VO03 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VO03 DPV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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