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AU03 NZK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

9,911 mi
Last recorded9,911 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 NZK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 9,911 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 7,879 miles

Rear brake little reserve travel

Pass 23 Jul 2019 7,879 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 7,879 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 7,879 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2012 11,155 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 7,199 miles

Front tyre wear

Seat front mouting deteriating

Slight bind front brake

Pass 13 Feb 2010 6,629 miles

slight bind on front brake

Fail 10 Feb 2010 6,629 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Slight bind on front

Pass 4 Sep 2008 6,621 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 6,255 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 6,254 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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 NZK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 AU03 NZK, 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 NZK registered?

AU03 NZK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is AU03 NZK safe to buy?

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