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AY03 FHK

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

25,573 mi
Last recorded25,573 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 FHK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2024 25,573 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2024 25,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2023 25,573 miles

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

All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 25,214 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 23,842 miles

Securing nut missing from off-side rear outer roll bar trim.

Fail 24 May 2014 23,841 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Securing nut missing from off-side rear outer roll bar trim.

Pass 2 Apr 2013 23,216 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 20,685 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 19,427 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 16,344 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 11,767 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 8,598 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 7,089 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 FHK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FHK, 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 FHK registered?

AY03 FHK is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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