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KF52 OXC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

22,115 mi
Last recorded22,115 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF52 OXC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 22,115 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 22,114 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 22,114 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 21,767 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 21,208 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 21,207 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 19,821 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 19,821 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 18,375 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 18,375 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2014 16,667 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 16,667 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 15,017 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 15,017 miles

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 13,347 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 13,347 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2010 12,025 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 10,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 1 Mar 2008 7,339 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 4,408 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 1,916 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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KF52 OXC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KF52 OXC, 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 KF52 OXC registered?

KF52 OXC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 September 2002.

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