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EO02 MWX

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

22,225 mi
Last recorded22,225 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO02 MWX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 22,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired cover missing (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired cover missing (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired cover missing (1.5.3a)

no mirrors fitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 22,218 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired cover missing (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired cover missing (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired cover missing (1.5.3a)

no mirrors fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2015 17,460 miles

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 17,460 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 13 Feb 2015 17,388 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 18,773 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 18,773 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

front tyre is flat

Pass 5 Feb 2013 18,212 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 16,321 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 16,321 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

front offside indicator lens missing

Pass 7 Jan 2011 14,516 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 14,516 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Jan 2010 12,740 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 11,293 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 11,293 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 10,017 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 10,017 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,776 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 8,776 miles

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

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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EO02 MWX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 EO02 MWX, 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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EO02 MWX is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 April 2002.

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