CarVerify

Free Car Check

FE51 UPJ

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

12,397 mi
Last recorded12,397 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 UPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

14 pass
Pass 19 May 2026 12,397 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 12,396 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 12,353 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2021 12,136 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 12,098 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 11,360 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 10,686 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 9,985 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 9,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 9,257 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 8,475 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 7,729 miles

master cylinder not checket.

Pass 6 May 2008 7,221 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 6,891 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FE51 UPJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FE51 UPJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FE51 UPJ?

You can check the full history of FE51 UPJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FE51 UPJ registered?

FE51 UPJ is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 UPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 UPJ shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FE51 UPJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FE51 UPJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.