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HG02 AOP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

49,885 mi
Last recorded49,885 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG02 AOP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 49,885 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2025 48,594 miles
Fail 12 May 2025 48,027 miles

Rear Brake drum contaminated Rear hub seal leaking. (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 46,871 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 45,353 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 45,350 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2021 44,920 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 41,608 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 41,553 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 40,863 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 40,544 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 40,093 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 40,084 miles

Direction indicators not working all 4 (1.5.1c)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 38,833 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 37,284 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,039 miles

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 34,960 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,192 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 25,328 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 21,784 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 21,784 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 28 Jun 2008 21,007 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 1,972 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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HG02 AOP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HG02 AOP, 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 HG02 AOP registered?

HG02 AOP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 July 2002.

Is HG02 AOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG02 AOP shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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