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DE02 SWJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

14,990 mi
Last recorded14,990 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 SWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 4 Feb 2025 14,990 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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DE02 SWJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE02 SWJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DE02 SWJ registered?

DE02 SWJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 June 2002.

Is DE02 SWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE02 SWJ shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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