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WA03 UBE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

31,379 mi
Last recorded31,379 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA03 UBE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 31,379 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 27,477 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 22,276 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 29 May 2013 21,724 miles

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 26 May 2012 21,149 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 21,149 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 20,299 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Nearside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Offside Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2010 19,129 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 21 May 2009 16,658 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 13,835 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 11,702 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 16 May 2006 9,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 9,519 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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.

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 UBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc 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 WA03 UBE, 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 UBE registered?

WA03 UBE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is WA03 UBE safe to buy?

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