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AU53 HCH

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,932 mi
Last recorded41,932 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HCH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 41,932 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 41,080 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 39,316 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 38,934 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 38,566 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2014 38,502 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 36,605 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 35,891 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Rear Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2011 34,530 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 32,815 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 31,145 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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 HCH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HCH, 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 HCH registered?

AU53 HCH is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 November 2003.

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