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BP02 CEA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,929 mi
Last recorded4,929 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP02 CEA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2012 4,929 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 16 Mar 2011 3,811 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 2,123 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 2,081 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Fail 5 Mar 2010 2,050 miles

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 121 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 104 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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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BP02 CEA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BP02 CEA, 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 BP02 CEA registered?

BP02 CEA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 August 2002.

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The MOT history for BP02 CEA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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