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LG52 PDK

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

24,783 mi
Last recorded24,783 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 PDK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2019 24,783 miles

Oil leak from Engine.

Pass 20 Oct 2018 23,255 miles

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 21,177 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 21,084 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 21,084 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 20,575 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 20,575 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 20,459 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 18,866 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2013 18,866 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 17,945 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 17,945 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 15,946 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 14,107 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 12,100 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,703 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,536 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 6,536 miles

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 5,934 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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LG52 PDK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LG52 PDK, 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 LG52 PDK registered?

LG52 PDK is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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