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LG02 FTA

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

4,994 mi
Last recorded4,994 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG02 FTA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 4,994 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 4,959 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 4,954 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 4,920 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 4,754 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 4,465 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 4,275 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 3,841 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 3,469 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 2,897 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2015 2,016 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2014 1,195 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 27 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 38,117 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 35,676 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 34,286 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 34,276 miles

Front suspension assembly component loose (2.3.1)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 30 May 2009 31,201 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 27,222 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2007 23,156 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 23,156 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 18,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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LG02 FTA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LG02 FTA, 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 LG02 FTA registered?

LG02 FTA is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2002.

Is LG02 FTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LG02 FTA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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