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AO02 SSJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

14,678 mi
Last recorded14,678 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 14,678 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 14,667 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 14,492 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 13,163 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 13,114 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.2c)

Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2008 10,260 miles

Oil leak

headlight switch intimant fault on side lights

Pass 8 Jun 2007 6,945 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 5,763 miles

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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AO02 SSJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 11,181 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 AO02 SSJ, 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 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 SSJ registered?

AO02 SSJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 May 2002.

Is AO02 SSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO02 SSJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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