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MK52 VEP

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

8,180 mi
Last recorded8,180 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK52 VEP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2012 8,180 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 6,208 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

front brake pads not clearly visable

Pass 29 Jul 2010 4,947 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 4,947 miles

Centre Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Centre Front Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 4,410 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 4,410 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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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MK52 VEP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MK52 VEP, 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 MK52 VEP registered?

MK52 VEP is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 October 2002.

Is MK52 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK52 VEP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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