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AU53 HDC

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

9,144 mi
Last recorded9,144 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HDC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 9,144 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 6,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 6,210 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2007 5,393 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 4,325 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 4,323 miles

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

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 HDC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

AU53 HDC is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is AU53 HDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HDC shows 6 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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