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S203 KGC

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,164 mi
Last recorded17,164 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS203 KGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 17,164 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2019 17,164 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2018 16,719 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 16,351 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,969 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 14,024 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 13,174 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 11,841 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 11,841 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 10,504 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Jun 2012 10,504 miles

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

Horn is not continous or uniform (1.7.3c)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 9,809 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 9,142 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 8,321 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 7,486 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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S203 KGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 S203 KGC, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S203 KGC registered?

S203 KGC is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 January 1999.

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