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LV52 PVU

2002 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

23,999 mi
Last recorded23,999 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV52 PVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 23,999 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,997 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,588 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

panels resticted view to test

Fail 5 Mar 2014 23,588 miles

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

panels resticted view to test

tickover to hight

Pass 19 Jul 2012 23,175 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 23,175 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)

Rear 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))

Pass 1 Aug 2011 21,114 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 21,114 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 19,093 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Fail 27 Jul 2010 19,093 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))

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))

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,180 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 16,180 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))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 12,611 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 12,610 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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))

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 11,270 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 8,958 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 8,958 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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LV52 PVU 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 52.9%.

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 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 LV52 PVU, 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 LV52 PVU registered?

LV52 PVU is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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