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CU03 GZD

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2022
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

21,703 mi
Last recorded21,703 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 GZD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 21,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pillion seat slightly loose (6.2.6 (a) (ii))

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 19,348 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 16,882 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 16,826 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 13,262 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 11,432 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 10,515 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 10,515 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 18 Nov 2013 10,374 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,374 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 9,852 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 9,852 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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CU03 GZD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.0% with a typical mileage of 9,440 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CU03 GZD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU03 GZD registered?

CU03 GZD is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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