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KU02 WZJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,011 mi
Last recorded17,011 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU02 WZJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 17,011 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front shock absorber slightly reduced damping

Pass 26 Apr 2018 16,304 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 16,304 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 15,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 14,970 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 14,958 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 13,547 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 10,708 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 9,832 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 9,832 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 8,655 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 7,631 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 7,594 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Handlebar mounting clamp loose (2.1.1a)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 5,907 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 4,533 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2007 3,515 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2006 2,694 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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KU02 WZJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 KU02 WZJ, 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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KU02 WZJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2002.

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