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AE51 VCD

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

23,207 mi
Last recorded23,207 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VCD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 23,207 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2023 23,187 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 22,927 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 22,927 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 22,157 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 21,058 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 21,008 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 20,959 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

exhaust insecure

exhaust shield insecure

Pass 1 Nov 2011 20,903 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 20,666 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 20,058 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 19,091 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 17,359 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 15,381 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 13,765 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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AE51 VCD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE51 VCD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AE51 VCD registered?

AE51 VCD is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 October 2001.

Is AE51 VCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE51 VCD shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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