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KJ51 AEO

2001 Piaggio Ape

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

2,231 mi
Last recorded2,231 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2020
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape2,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ51 AEO
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2020 2,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front washer pump poor suspect pump weak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2020 2,231 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front washer pump poor suspect pump weak

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 2,227 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all 3 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 2,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 May 2017 2,198 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded all 3 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 2,197 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Reverse inop

Pass 26 Feb 2016 2,183 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Washer operation poor

coil spring corroded All 3 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2016 2,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear and front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Washer operation poor

coil spring corroded All 3 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 2,180 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 2,180 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 2,160 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake performance low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 2,106 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 1,984 miles

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 1,984 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 1,957 miles

Braking effciencies not reached but all 3 wheels locked during decelerometer test

Rear brakes binding

Rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2011 1,957 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Braking effciencies not reached but all 3 wheels locked during decelerometer test

Rear brakes binding

Rear shock absorbers and coil springs corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2010 1,909 miles

front tyre perishing slightly

rear brake pedal sticking slightly

Pass 26 Jan 2009 1,763 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 1,580 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 720 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 514 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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KJ51 AEO is a 2001 Piaggio Ape in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 2,045 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KJ51 AEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KJ51 AEO registered?

KJ51 AEO is a 2001 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 19 November 2001.

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