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WX03 MVD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

8,115 mi
Last recorded8,115 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX03 MVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 8,115 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 8,115 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 6,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 5,758 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 4,579 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 3,843 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Fail 11 Mar 2016 3,838 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

front and rear tyre pressures low

Pass 21 Nov 2014 3,829 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 3,305 miles

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

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

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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

rear tyre pressure low

Pass 9 Nov 2012 2,826 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)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 1,657 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2011 1,657 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 aim too low (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 217 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 213 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 198 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 121 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 MVD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WX03 MVD, 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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WX03 MVD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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