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FD51 EKG

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

3,210 mi
Last recorded3,210 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD51 EKG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 3,210 miles
Pass 1 May 2025 3,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 1 May 2025 3,064 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working No front brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 2,869 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 May 2023 2,677 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 2,536 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 2,536 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 2,314 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 2,088 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 1,996 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 1,842 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 1,691 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 1,553 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 6 Feb 2014 1,407 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 1,273 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 1,164 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 1,064 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 970 miles
Pass 23 May 2009 800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 652 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 452 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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FD51 EKG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 FD51 EKG, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FD51 EKG registered?

FD51 EKG is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 November 2001.

Is FD51 EKG safe to buy?

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