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AU53 HXX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

12,797 mi
Last recorded12,797 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HXX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2025 12,797 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 11,528 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2022 10,524 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2021 9,085 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 8,207 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 7,543 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 7,539 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,834 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 6,824 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 5,805 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 4,978 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 3,932 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2011 3,778 miles

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

chassis/engine bush's will need attention soon .

rear brake lever reserve travel is getting low .

Pass 16 Sep 2010 35,760 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 31,222 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 25,396 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 20,284 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 20,284 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 15,996 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 HXX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 HXX, 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 HXX registered?

AU53 HXX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 October 2003.

Is AU53 HXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HXX shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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