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WJ52 MUW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

10,457 mi
Last recorded10,457 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 MUW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 10,457 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 9,749 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 9,325 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 9,316 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 8,656 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 7,712 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 7,355 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 6,923 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 5,988 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 4,095 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 2,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2015 1,328 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 1,317 miles
Fail 21 May 2014 1,317 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 May 2013 1,289 miles

Front brake disc corroding

Fail 10 May 2013 1,288 miles

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

Front brake disc corroding

Pass 17 May 2012 1,219 miles

front brake disc rusty and pads not visable

rear tyre getting low

Pass 12 May 2011 1,181 miles

front brake disc rusty front pads not visable

rear tyre getting low

Pass 14 May 2010 1,137 miles

front brake disc rusty on o/s

Fail 14 May 2010 1,137 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

front brake disc rusty on o/s

Pass 19 May 2009 1,032 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 918 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 430 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 14 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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WJ52 MUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ52 MUW, 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 WJ52 MUW registered?

WJ52 MUW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is WJ52 MUW safe to buy?

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