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AY53 CDO

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,947 mi
Last recorded26,947 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CDO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 25 Jun 2026 26,947 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2025 26,797 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 26,507 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear tyre perished

Pass 4 Apr 2023 26,490 miles

Front TYRE CRACKING ON LIMIT

Rear TYRE CRACKING ON LIMIT

Pass 23 Mar 2022 47,605 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 47,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 16,816 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 16,483 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2013 15,835 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.2.B2a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 15,658 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 13,827 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 11,972 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Feb 2009 10,315 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 8,202 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 6,690 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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AY53 CDO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AY53 CDO, 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 AY53 CDO registered?

AY53 CDO is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AY53 CDO safe to buy?

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