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AU53 EUX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,357 mi
Last recorded9,357 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EUX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2023 9,357 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 9,279 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 4,558 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 4,557 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 4,409 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 4,090 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 3,618 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 3,580 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2011 3,525 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 3,528 miles

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 1,800 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 79 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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AU53 EUX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU53 EUX, 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 AU53 EUX registered?

AU53 EUX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is AU53 EUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 EUX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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