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WV52 JXU

2003 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

29,676 mi
Last recorded29,676 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 JXU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 29,676 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 27,988 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 27,908 miles

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust lower bolt missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 27,859 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 27,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 27,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2019 27,593 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 20 Apr 2019 27,593 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 27,449 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,353 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 27,353 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 25,896 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 25,812 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 May 2014 25,812 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,612 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 22,313 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 5 Mar 2011 20,152 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 17,399 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2010 17,399 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 124,896 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2009 14,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 12,738 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 10,485 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 7,996 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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WV52 JXU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 WV52 JXU, 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 WV52 JXU registered?

WV52 JXU is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 February 2003.

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