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DE51 FTT

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

9,168 mi
Last recorded9,168 miles
Recorded on11 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE51 FTT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2024 9,168 miles
Fail 11 May 2024 9,168 miles

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2023 8,736 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 8,647 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 8,511 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 8,404 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 8,159 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 8,159 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 28 Sep 2010 7,981 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 7,981 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 7,327 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 7,285 miles

Front Floor brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.C2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2008 6,610 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 5,673 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 4,331 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 2,779 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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DE51 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 DE51 FTT, 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 25 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 DE51 FTT registered?

DE51 FTT is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 December 2001.

Is DE51 FTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE51 FTT shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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