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EO52 FYP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,110 mi
Last recorded18,110 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 FYP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 18,110 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2024 18,108 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 18,108 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 17,099 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2022 17,084 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 17,073 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 15,059 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 13,600 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 13,600 miles

Front Brake caliper(s) insecure (3.2.A1j)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 12,163 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 10,849 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 10,849 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 7,908 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 7,908 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Fail 29 Dec 2007 11,703 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 11,703 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 7,474 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 7,474 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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EO52 FYP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EO52 FYP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO52 FYP registered?

EO52 FYP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2002.

Is EO52 FYP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO52 FYP shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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