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DE52 SUF

2003 Vespa (douglas) 125

Purple Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

3,652 mi
Last recorded3,652 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE52 SUF
MakeVespa (douglas)
Model125
Year2003
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 3,652 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2025 221 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 201 miles
Fail 26 May 2023 201 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 2 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 2 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 5 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 5 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 6,748 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,273 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 6,273 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 5,074 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 5,074 miles

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

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) 125?

Based on 1,192 MOT tests across 169 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
253
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
169
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 17
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 14
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 12
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 11
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DE52 SUF is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) 125 in Purple with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) 125 fails its MOT is stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE52 SUF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 23 years old, this Vespa (douglas) 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DE52 SUF registered?

DE52 SUF is a 2003 Vespa (douglas) 125, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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