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A3 KEV

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

17,171 mi
Last recorded17,171 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA3 KEV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 17,171 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 17,084 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2024 17,084 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 16,860 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 16,629 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 16,629 miles

Front Brake hose leaking slight leakage,,secure the banjo bolt. (1.1.12 (c))

Pass 17 Apr 2021 15,407 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2021 15,407 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 15,336 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 15,336 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 15,011 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,567 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 14,567 miles

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Front Wheel corroded significantly reducing the original strength (4.2.1a)

Pass 20 May 2017 14,315 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 13,820 miles

FRONT TYRE FLAT

Fail 13 May 2016 13,820 miles

FRONT TYRE FLAT

Rear Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Fail 21 May 2015 13,722 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 21 May 2015 13,722 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 13,067 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 12,135 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 12,006 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 15,351 miles

rear number plate cracked

trim on footpanels loose/insecure

Fail 27 Apr 2006 15,346 miles

Rear Tyre fouling another component (4.1.4) DANGEROUS

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

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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A3 KEV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 A3 KEV, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A3 KEV registered?

A3 KEV is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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