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W1 PPS

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,564 mi
Last recorded13,564 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW1 PPS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2022 13,564 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2020 13,444 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 13,369 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 12,053 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 12,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 10,684 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,488 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,283 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 5,887 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 5,056 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2009 5,056 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 4,155 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 2,403 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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W1 PPS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W1 PPS, 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 W1 PPS registered?

W1 PPS is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is W1 PPS safe to buy?

The MOT history for W1 PPS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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