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HW02 FSE

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

19,272 mi
Last recorded19,272 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW02 FSE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 19,272 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 19,225 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 18,910 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 18,266 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2022 18,266 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2021 17,932 miles

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Fail 26 May 2021 17,932 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))

Pass 16 May 2020 17,049 miles

Front front tire perishing

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 15,851 miles
Fail 9 May 2019 15,851 miles

Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 14,858 miles

advise front brake pivot lubed

Pass 8 Apr 2017 13,797 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 13,797 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 12,527 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 11,863 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 10,060 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 10,035 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 7,504 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,448 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 May 2011 6,388 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 5,683 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 5,139 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 4,812 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 4,495 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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HW02 FSE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HW02 FSE, 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 HW02 FSE registered?

HW02 FSE is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 August 2002.

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