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AE51 VCT

2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

6,769 mi
Last recorded6,769 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)10,721 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE51 VCT
MakePiaggio
ModelPx 125 (vespa)
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 6,769 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 4,277 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 2,851 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 1,405 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 332 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 332 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 5 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 4 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 5,958 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 3,241 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2015 3,231 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Mirrors are insecure

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 1,661 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

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

oil leak from rear

Pass 15 Jul 2008 2 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 1 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Px 125 (vespa)?

Based on 41,388 MOT tests across 4,034 vehicles.

84.1%
Pass Rate
565
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
4,034
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 589
Direction indicator not working 420
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 373
Direction indicators not working 312
Headlamp aim too high 309
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AE51 VCT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 10,721 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 Px 125 (vespa) fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 589 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 VCT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Px 125 (vespa) is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE51 VCT registered?

AE51 VCT is a 2001 Piaggio Px 125 (vespa), first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is AE51 VCT safe to buy?

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