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AE53 GFK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,334 mi
Last recorded11,334 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE53 GFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 11,334 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 27 Jul 2013 11,334 miles

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 9,875 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 9,812 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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AE53 GFK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 AE53 GFK, 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 AE53 GFK registered?

AE53 GFK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AE53 GFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE53 GFK shows 4 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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