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AU53 HCG

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,040 mi
Last recorded7,040 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HCG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 4 Oct 2010 7,040 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 6,316 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 4,583 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2007 3,202 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 2,845 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 HCG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HCG, 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 HCG registered?

AU53 HCG is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 October 2003.

Is AU53 HCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HCG shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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