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AU03 KWK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,722 mi
Last recorded13,722 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 KWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 13,722 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 13,722 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 13,603 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 12,202 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 11,257 miles

Rear Lower Motorcycle structure slightly distorted (6.1.1a)

Fail 21 Jun 2017 11,257 miles

Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly not returning correctly>rear brake sticking on (3.1.3d)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. seized and unable to test front shock and componants (2.3.6b) DANGEROUS

Lower Motorcycle structure excessively corroded floor/body holed and excessively corroded (6.1.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 11,257 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 11,257 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 10,902 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2015 10,902 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 7,567 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 7,567 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 6,901 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 4,830 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 4,121 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 3,696 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 3,362 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 3,274 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 3,269 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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 KWK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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