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WA53 EGZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 EGZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026
Pass 31 Jan 2025 22,304 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 20,868 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 20,868 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2022
Fail 25 Aug 2022

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 12,717 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 11,347 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 9,762 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,352 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 6,104 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 4,491 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 4,491 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 10 May 2011 3,591 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 3,591 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 13 May 2010 2,854 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2010 2,854 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2008 2,849 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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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WA53 EGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WA53 EGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 EGZ registered?

WA53 EGZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is WA53 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 EGZ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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