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HF03 HZE

2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,358 mi
Last recorded11,358 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET49,440 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF03 HZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 11,358 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 11,358 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 19 May 2007 9,227 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 9,227 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 6,675 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 6,099 miles

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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HF03 HZE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 HF03 HZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HF03 HZE registered?

HF03 HZE is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is HF03 HZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF03 HZE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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