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AY03 FHF

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

68,959 mi
Last recorded68,959 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FHF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2025 68,959 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 68,029 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 64,934 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 63,186 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2021 62,595 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 61,321 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 61,268 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

excessive travel on rear lever

Pass 20 Jun 2015 60,725 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 17 May 2014 58,815 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 53,578 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,709 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 42,122 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 38,608 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 23 May 2009 32,828 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2008 24,610 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 15,233 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 7,503 miles

Front 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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AY03 FHF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 FHF, 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 FHF registered?

AY03 FHF is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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