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AT52 AXB

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,972 mi
Last recorded1,972 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT52 AXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 1,972 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 582 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2022 21,152 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2022 21,152 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released Front brake switch (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2021 17,979 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 17,979 miles

Handlebar mounting so insecure that steering is adversely affected (2.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,373 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 10,413 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2019 10,413 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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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AT52 AXB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 AT52 AXB, 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 AT52 AXB registered?

AT52 AXB is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is AT52 AXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AT52 AXB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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