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WX03 LRV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

7,274 mi
Last recorded7,274 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 LRV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 7,274 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 6,703 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 6,703 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 6,703 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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 loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 6,697 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 6,697 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 6,258 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 5,756 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 4,430 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 4,184 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 4,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 3,031 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 1,950 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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WX03 LRV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WX03 LRV, 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 WX03 LRV registered?

WX03 LRV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 April 2003.

Is WX03 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX03 LRV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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