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WM53 NXX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

873 mi
Last recorded873 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 NXX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 873 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear tyre slight cracking

slight perishing fuel hose

Pass 21 Oct 2024 873 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2023 873 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 873 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 873 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 873 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 873 miles

Front front tyre starting to perish

Pass 25 Oct 2019 873 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Oct 2019 873 miles

Front All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight age related cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 873 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight age related cracking tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy borderline (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2018 873 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively borderline (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front slight age related cracking tyre

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy borderline (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 706 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipe slight cracking not leaking time of test

Pass 24 Oct 2016 654 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members shock (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 654 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members shock (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 603 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members shock (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

fuel hose has slight damage

Pass 27 Oct 2014 550 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 550 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2013 483 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel pipe starting to crack

Pass 29 Oct 2012 364 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Lower Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

fuel pipe has slight cracking

Pass 2 Nov 2011 119 miles

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 1,972 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Fail 18 Mar 2010 1,972 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

front and rear tyre pressures low

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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WM53 NXX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 WM53 NXX, 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 WM53 NXX registered?

WM53 NXX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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