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AE03 VVD

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,472 mi
Last recorded14,472 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 14,472 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 12,206 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 12,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2009 8,975 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 8,702 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 8,702 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 3,228 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 839 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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AE03 VVD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE03 VVD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE03 VVD?

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What year was AE03 VVD registered?

AE03 VVD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AE03 VVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VVD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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