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AU53 KWW

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

6,166 mi
Last recorded6,166 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 KWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 6,166 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 5,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2023 4,969 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 4,484 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 4,118 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 4,118 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 4,094 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 3,994 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2018 3,958 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 3,940 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 3,841 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 3,555 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 2,245 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 1,601 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 1,191 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 775 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 567 miles

rear brake travel excessive

Fail 2 Sep 2009 487 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 487 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 256 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 62 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 KWW is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KWW, 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 KWW registered?

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

Is AU53 KWW safe to buy?

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