MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))
Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Stop lamp not working on front lever (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released on rear pedal (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front position lamp missing (1.1.1a)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)
Horn is not a constant note (1.7.3c)
Rear Brake component has restricted free movement and operation is likely to be impeded pivot (3.2.A1h)
Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (4.1.2a(i))
Stop lamp missing on front brake (1.3.3a)
Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS
Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a) DANGEROUS
Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A442 ERS is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1983 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.1% with a typical mileage of 14,888 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 A442 ERS, 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 43 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was A442 ERS registered?
A442 ERS is a 1983 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 1983.
Is A442 ERS safe to buy?
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