Vespa (douglas) Px Reliability, MOT Pass Rate & Common Faults
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Is the Vespa (douglas) Px reliable? We analysed 1,818 real MOT tests across 202 vehicles to find out.
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The Vespa (douglas) Px is above average for reliability based on real UK MOT data. Common problems include stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, direction indicators not working and wheel bearings are excessively rough. Here's everything you need to know before buying a used Vespa (douglas) Px.
Vespa (douglas) Px Number Plates
Number plates registered to a Vespa (douglas) Px. Click on any registration for full vehicle details — including MOT history, mileage records, previous owners and damage history.
Vespa (douglas) Px MOT Pass Rate by Year
How likely is a Vespa (douglas) Px to pass its MOT? Here's the pass rate for each registration year, newest first.
Vespa (douglas) Px Problems — What Goes Wrong?
The most common reasons a Vespa (douglas) Px fails its MOT, ranked by how often they occur. Check for these problems before you buy.
Vespa (douglas) Px Mileage — What's Normal?
How many miles does a typical Vespa (douglas) Px owner drive per year? Use this to check if a car you're looking at has suspiciously low or high mileage.
Vespa (douglas) Px MOT Data by Registration Year
Full breakdown of pass rate and mileage for each year. Use this to compare the Vespa (douglas) Px year you're looking at.
| Year | Tests | Pass Rate | Low Mi. | Typical Mi. | High Mi. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 60 | 80.0% | 3,832 | 7,682 | 24,555 |
| 2003 | 50 | 76.0% | 9,568 | 13,830 | 36,550 |
| 1992 | 53 | 83.0% | 10,977 | 18,186 | 24,502 |
| 1991 | 74 | 89.2% | 15,211 | 22,808 | 36,856 |
| 1990 | 106 | 78.3% | 10,488 | 20,325 | 21,607 |
| 1989 | 161 | 82.0% | 7,714 | 15,338 | 24,748 |
| 1988 | 105 | 90.5% | 4,749 | 18,330 | 27,010 |
| 1987 | 162 | 86.4% | 12,728 | 17,032 | 23,140 |
| 1986 | 146 | 80.8% | 6,842 | 13,013 | 16,637 |
| 1985 | 127 | 85.0% | 9,042 | 15,148 | 22,353 |
| 1984 | 196 | 89.3% | 8,018 | 15,266 | 19,658 |
| 1983 | 110 | 90.0% | 14,413 | 24,770 | 36,377 |
| 1980 | 137 | 89.1% | 7,048 | 24,522 | 28,508 |
How Long Does a Vespa (douglas) Px Last?
Based on 202 Vespa (douglas) Px vehicles on UK roads.
Vespa (douglas) Px Mileage Distribution
Total mileage recorded across all Vespa (douglas) Px MOT tests. If the car you're looking at is above the 75th percentile, it's done more miles than most.
Best Year to Buy a Used Vespa (douglas) Px
Based on MOT pass rates across all registration years with sufficient test data.
90.5% MOT pass rate from 105 tests
76.0% MOT pass rate from 50 tests
The best year to buy a used Vespa (douglas) Px is 1988, which has the highest MOT pass rate at 90.5% across 105 tests. The 2003 model year has the lowest pass rate at 76.0% — if you're looking at one from that year, budget for potential repairs and get a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
How Does the Vespa (douglas) Px Compare?
MOT pass rates compared to similar models. Click any model for the full breakdown.
| Model | Pass Rate | Tests | Typical Mileage | Lifespan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vespa (douglas) Px THIS CAR | 85.0% | 1,818 | 16,634 mi | 46 yrs |
| Vespa (douglas) P200E | 87.1% | 3,685 | 15,066 mi | 48 yrs |
| Vespa (douglas) T5 | 84.2% | 3,561 | 16,637 mi | 41 yrs |
| Vespa (douglas) PX125 | 83.4% | 3,358 | 14,197 mi | 47 yrs |
| Vauxhall Agila SE | 85% | 761 | 49,115 mi | — yrs |
Compared to the Vespa (douglas) P200E (87.1% pass rate) and the Vespa (douglas) T5 (84.2% pass rate), the Vespa (douglas) Px sits in the middle of the pack on MOT reliability.
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The Vespa (douglas) Px has an overall MOT pass rate of 85.0% across 1,818 real MOT tests — comfortably above the UK average, which puts it among the more reliable models on UK roads.
The most common problems on the Vespa (douglas) Px are stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (21 recorded failures), direction indicators not working (19), and wheel bearings are excessively rough (14). These are the faults most likely to cause an MOT failure on this model, so check for them carefully on any test drive or pre-purchase inspection. Many are wear-and-tear items that can be budgeted for, but a car that's already failing on multiple fronts may signal neglected maintenance.
A typical Vespa (douglas) Px owner drives around 299 miles per year. If the car you're looking at is significantly above this, expect more wear on suspension, brakes and tyres. If it's well below, the vehicle may have been sitting unused — check for perished rubber, corroded discs and stale fluids.
In terms of longevity, most Vespa (douglas) Px models stay on UK roads for around 46 years — a strong showing that suggests solid build quality and readily available parts. If you're buying one that's already approaching that window, the data suggests it has plenty of life left provided it's been maintained.
Before committing to a purchase, we recommend running a full vehicle history check on the specific car. This will reveal any outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies that the seller may not disclose — and that the MOT data alone can't tell you.