MOT Status
ValidMileage
31,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Fuel hose leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Side stand spring missing
Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Both tyres underinflated. Maybe due to rim leak.
Ignition switch intermittent.
Cut in front tyre.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Front tyre slightly perished.
Indicator switch damaged but still working.
Cut in front tyre, no ply showing
Front tyre showing signs of perishing
Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Cut in front tyre, no ply showing
Front tyre showing signs of perishing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VX53 OHV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VX53 OHV, 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 VX53 OHV registered?
VX53 OHV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 2003.
Is VX53 OHV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VX53 OHV shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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