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AO52 OJS

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,806 mi
Last recorded4,806 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 OJS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 4,806 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 4,806 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 4,314 miles

the front tyre is slightly perished but not showing ply or chord

Pass 26 Aug 2008 3,936 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 3,915 miles

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 3,592 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 3,592 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 3,416 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 3,391 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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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AO52 OJS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 AO52 OJS, 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 AO52 OJS registered?

AO52 OJS is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is AO52 OJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 OJS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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