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AY53 CFJ

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,762 mi
Last recorded3,762 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 CFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 3,762 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 3,756 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 3,756 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 3,756 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 2,723 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 2,016 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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AY53 CFJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 AY53 CFJ, 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 CFJ registered?

AY53 CFJ is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is AY53 CFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY53 CFJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AY53 CFJ have outstanding finance?

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