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HJ02 WMD

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

37,634 mi
Last recorded37,634 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ02 WMD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,634 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2021 34,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 34,737 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 33,999 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 33,144 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 31,898 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 30,819 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 28,696 miles

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

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 28,696 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2011 23,273 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 21,613 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 20,866 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 20,866 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,855 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,855 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.2c)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 15,620 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 15,620 miles

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 12,982 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 12,982 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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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HJ02 WMD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HJ02 WMD, 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 HJ02 WMD registered?

HJ02 WMD is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 April 2002.

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