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EX52 WJO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,570 mi
Last recorded42,570 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 WJO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 42,570 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2024 42,550 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 42,550 miles

Front Front tyre underinflated

Front indicators intermittant fault due to flat battery

Horn slightly reduced noise due to flat battery

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 42,550 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 42,550 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 41,134 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Horn slightly reduced noise due to battery being flat

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 41,134 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn slightly reduced noise due to battery being flat

Rear Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 38,855 miles

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Apr 2016 34,464 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 3,635 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 31,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 29,603 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 29,280 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 28,694 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 28,694 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Fail 15 Aug 2009 28,502 miles

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 28,502 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 27,454 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 26,966 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 25,716 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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EX52 WJO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EX52 WJO, 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 EX52 WJO registered?

EX52 WJO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is EX52 WJO safe to buy?

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