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A996 PAE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,402 mi
Last recorded90,402 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA996 PAE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 90,402 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 90,153 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 90,090 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 89,360 miles

Front Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mudguard korodet and lose (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 85,823 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 83,830 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 78,586 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 71,874 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 65,746 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,856 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,856 miles

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

Rear Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2012 52,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,806 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 47,302 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 46,982 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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A996 PAE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 A996 PAE, 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 A996 PAE registered?

A996 PAE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is A996 PAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A996 PAE shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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