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WX53 WCF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,228 mi
Last recorded11,228 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 WCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 11,228 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 6,479 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2023 3,901 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 3,901 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 3,901 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2013 3,901 miles

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 3,901 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,901 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 3,901 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 3,901 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 3,868 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 3,242 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 WCF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 WX53 WCF, 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 WCF registered?

WX53 WCF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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