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AU03 KVX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,238 mi
Last recorded21,238 miles
Recorded on27 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2023 21,238 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 May 2023 21,238 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 18,320 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 15,756 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 14,344 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2020 14,344 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 13,458 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 8,176 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 7,252 miles

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

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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

Rear suspension Spring corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2015 6,498 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 5,789 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 5,798 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 4,850 miles

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

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 4,234 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 3,740 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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AU03 KVX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU03 KVX, 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 AU03 KVX registered?

AU03 KVX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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