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CE52 YXV

2003 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

22,443 mi
Last recorded22,443 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Piaggio Vespa11,164 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE52 YXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 22,443 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 May 2024 22,427 miles

Central Front Upper Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2023 22,357 miles
Pass 16 May 2022 22,294 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 22,223 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 21,987 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2019 21,766 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 21,670 miles

Offside Rear Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 May 2017 21,526 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 21,117 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016 21,117 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2015 20,798 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 20,473 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2013 20,153 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 19,937 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 10,331 miles

Nearside Front Upper Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 10,279 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 9,682 miles

advise-side panels fitted-unable to see rear fuel and brake lines

Pass 28 Jan 2006 8,810 miles

advise-unable to see front brake pads.

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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CE52 YXV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

Across all 2003 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 11,164 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 CE52 YXV, 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 23 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE52 YXV registered?

CE52 YXV is a 2003 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is CE52 YXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE52 YXV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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