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LT52 USV

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,206 mi
Last recorded17,206 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2020
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT52 USV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2020 17,206 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 17,206 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 16,927 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 15,888 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 14,959 miles

Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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))

Pass 15 Jul 2015 14,959 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 13,761 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2014 13,761 miles

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))

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 18 Jul 2013 12,560 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 11,776 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 9,778 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 9,778 miles

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

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 8,128 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jul 2010 8,128 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 6,352 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 4,835 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 3,941 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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LT52 USV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LT52 USV, 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 LT52 USV registered?

LT52 USV is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2002.

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