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WA03 HVC

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,104 mi
Last recorded23,104 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 HVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 23,104 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 21,584 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 21,584 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 21,584 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 14,958 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 14,958 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Sep 2009 11,655 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 11,655 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 7,592 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 7,592 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2006 3,922 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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WA03 HVC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,440 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WA03 HVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WA03 HVC registered?

WA03 HVC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 7 March 2003.

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