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AU53 EWP

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2025
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,198 mi
Last recorded7,198 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 EWP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 7,198 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 5,483 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 5,479 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested Due to front caliper insecurely mounted (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake caliper inadequately mounted 1 Bolt missing and other bolt loose (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Throttle control functioning such that safe operation of the motorcycle is adversely affected Throttle sticking on (6.2.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 2,337 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 1,433 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 1,433 miles

Nearside Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 1,089 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 858 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 590 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 440 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

no mirrors fitted to machine at time of test

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 EWP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AU53 EWP, 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 EWP registered?

AU53 EWP is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is AU53 EWP safe to buy?

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