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AY03 EJX

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,190 mi
Last recorded40,190 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 EJX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 40,190 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 37,427 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 37,427 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Footrest insecure footrest/stand mount nearside bracket not secure/nut missing (6.2.12 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2024 37,247 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 37,427 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Horn slightly loose (7.7 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 37,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 37,427 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 37,427 miles

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Mar 2020 37,427 miles

Front Position lamp not working sidelight inopp (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Stop lamp not working front and rear inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Wheel bearing has slight play front and rear bearings slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 28,522 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 16,439 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 15,990 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2016 15,264 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 15,068 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,632 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 14,112 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 14,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 13,020 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 13,018 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 11,927 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 10,619 miles

indicators slow to respond to switch

Pass 16 May 2008 8,843 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 7,823 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 7,063 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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AY03 EJX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AY03 EJX, 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 AY03 EJX registered?

AY03 EJX is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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