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DE02 SZY

2002 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Beige Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

16,267 mi
Last recorded16,267 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Vespa (douglas) PX12515,414 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE02 SZY
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year2002
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 16,267 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2024 16,106 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 15,939 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 15,582 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 15,477 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 15,414 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 14,875 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2016 14,214 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 13,298 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 10,832 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2013 9,781 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 9,776 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 9,574 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 6,753 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 16,000 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,800 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 8,468 miles

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?

Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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DE02 SZY is a 2002 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Beige with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2002 Vespa (douglas) PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.6% with a typical mileage of 15,414 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE02 SZY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 24 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE02 SZY is a 2002 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 15 May 2002.

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The MOT history for DE02 SZY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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