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AE03 VWW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

6,820 mi
Last recorded6,820 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE03 VWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 6,820 miles
Fail 12 May 2026 6,820 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 May 2025 6,806 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 6,774 miles
Pass 4 May 2023 6,707 miles
Fail 4 May 2023 6,707 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2011 6,555 miles

brake light slow to switch off on front brake

max movement on engine mounting pivot bushs

Pass 19 Mar 2010 5,581 miles

rear brake min requirements

Pass 7 Apr 2009 4,844 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 4,202 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,187 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 3,178 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 2,198 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 2,193 miles

Gradient brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.D1b)

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 VWW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VWW, 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

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What year was AE03 VWW registered?

AE03 VWW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2003.

Is AE03 VWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE03 VWW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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