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WA03 PFK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

10,595 mi
Last recorded10,595 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 PFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 10,595 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 10,595 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2017 9,985 miles

Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2016 5,128 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2016 4,920 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 4,126 miles

slight corrosion undewre body

Pass 13 Dec 2013 4,668 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 4,667 miles

Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 4,630 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 4,630 miles

Centre Front Upper Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 4,513 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 4,511 miles

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

Indicator tell tale not operating correctly (1.5.2)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 4,272 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2009 4,272 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 4,183 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 4,183 miles

Centre Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded (6.1.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 May 2007 3,868 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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WA03 PFK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WA03 PFK, 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 WA03 PFK registered?

WA03 PFK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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