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AC53 MOD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

24,094 mi
Last recorded24,094 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC53 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2024 24,094 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 24,082 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements black background silver numbers letters! The vehicle is to new for this type of plate & has a vespa badge across bottom. (0.1 (d))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 22,908 miles

Rear very slight oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Oct 2022 22,732 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2022 22,732 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 21,005 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 9,608 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 17,553 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 15,352 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 15,349 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 14,260 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 14,260 miles

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 13,748 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 12,996 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 12,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 12,691 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 11,473 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 10,320 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 10,320 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 9,191 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2010 9,191 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Wheel corroded but not significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly insecure (6.1.1c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 7,018 miles

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2007 7,018 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Rear Wheel has a slightly eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

Pass 2 Oct 2006 6,824 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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AC53 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AC53 MOD, 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 AC53 MOD registered?

AC53 MOD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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