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K3 DFH

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,320 mi
Last recorded16,320 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 DFH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 16,320 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2024 16,038 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 15,772 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2021 15,529 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 14,667 miles

Central Front Lower Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Central Rear Lower Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 11,710 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 10,510 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 6,867 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 5,942 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 5,717 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 2,027 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 2,027 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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K3 DFH is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 K3 DFH, 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 K3 DFH registered?

K3 DFH is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2002.

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