MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
Centre Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e) DANGEROUS
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside washer jet not fully hitting screen
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
offside washer jet not fully hitting screen
How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?
Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DX51 YVU is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,928 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 Ape Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX51 YVU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was DX51 YVU registered?
DX51 YVU is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 1 November 2001.
Is DX51 YVU safe to buy?
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