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LF52 KMU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

26,106 mi
Last recorded26,106 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 KMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 26,106 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 26,106 miles

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

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

Front wheel has a missing wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 24,766 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 10 Nov 2015 24,765 miles

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

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

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 20,810 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 20,805 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

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

Nearside Steering lock stop maladjusted (2.1.3)

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

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

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 17,993 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

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

exhaust in very poor condition

no plate lamp not working

rear brake requires adjustment

rear mudgaurd fractured

Fail 16 Jul 2011 15,404 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel bolt(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 15,404 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 19,919 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 19,919 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 15,987 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bearing has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 May 2008 13,791 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Seat Not Locking

Pass 25 Apr 2007 11,476 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 11,476 miles

Front Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

front mudguard missing

Pass 20 Apr 2006 7,667 miles

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

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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LF52 KMU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LF52 KMU, 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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LF52 KMU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2002.

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