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VO03 HTV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

20,217 mi
Last recorded20,217 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 HTV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 20,217 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 19,818 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 19,811 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

side stand is loose

Pass 2 May 2019 19,551 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 19,090 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 18,283 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 18,221 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 18,221 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 17,839 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 17,446 miles

Front tyre side walls starting to perrish.

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 16,610 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 14,162 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 14,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.4a)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 12,779 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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VO03 HTV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HTV, 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 HTV registered?

VO03 HTV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is VO03 HTV safe to buy?

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