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WX53 KNZ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,985 mi
Last recorded17,985 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 KNZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 17,985 miles

main beam intermittent

Pass 12 Aug 2021 16,001 miles

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2021 16,001 miles

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

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2019 14,214 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 14,151 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2018 12,400 miles

Air box is insecure

Pass 31 May 2017 11,409 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 11,409 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 11,284 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 11,177 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear tyre has large cut.

Pass 20 Dec 2012 10,973 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 9,806 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 9,806 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2010 8,246 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 6,132 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 5,336 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 4,996 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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WX53 KNZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WX53 KNZ, 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 WX53 KNZ registered?

WX53 KNZ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 October 2003.

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