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AY03 FHE

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

12,701 mi
Last recorded12,701 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 12,701 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 12,637 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 12,560 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 12,549 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 12,549 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 12,549 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 12,549 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 12,544 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 12,546 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 12,313 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 12,039 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 12,039 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2014 11,709 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 7 May 2014 11,709 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Jul 2011 11,704 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 11,687 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 11,568 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 11,482 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 10,942 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 9,876 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 FHE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 FHE, 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 FHE registered?

AY03 FHE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AY03 FHE safe to buy?

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