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DU52 KOW

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

16,804 mi
Last recorded16,804 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 KOW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2016 16,804 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 15,714 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 15,383 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 14,663 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 14,663 miles

Front wheel has a missing wheel stud(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 14,039 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 13,638 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2010 12,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 10,032 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 5,173 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 3,164 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 3,164 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Fail 11 Feb 2006 3,127 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot centre above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2006 3,127 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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DU52 KOW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DU52 KOW, 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.

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What year was DU52 KOW registered?

DU52 KOW is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 September 2002.

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