MOT Status
ValidMileage
19,272 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (b))
Front front tire perishing
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
advise front brake pivot lubed
Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
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)
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)
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)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is HW02 FSE safe to buy?
The MOT history for HW02 FSE shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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