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KP02 PXJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

42,206 mi
Last recorded42,206 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP02 PXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 42,206 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 41,877 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 41,579 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 41,205 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 41,103 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 40,999 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 40,937 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 40,937 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 40,833 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 40,822 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 38,789 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 May 2012 38,610 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 May 2011 38,312 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 May 2010 36,305 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 36,305 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 35,174 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 33,019 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 28,326 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 23,454 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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KP02 PXJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 KP02 PXJ, 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 KP02 PXJ registered?

KP02 PXJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2002.

Is KP02 PXJ safe to buy?

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