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GU52 UOC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

25,612 mi
Last recorded25,612 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 UOC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 25,612 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2025 24,691 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 24,220 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 23,402 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 23,402 miles

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Pass 8 Sep 2007 21,757 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 19,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 17,891 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
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GU52 UOC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GU52 UOC, 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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What year was GU52 UOC registered?

GU52 UOC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2002.

Is GU52 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 UOC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GU52 UOC have outstanding finance?

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