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NK51 YWB

2001 Piaggio Ape Van

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

2,530 mi
Last recorded2,530 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2018
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape Van2,928 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK51 YWB
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2018 2,530 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2018 2,530 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 2,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 2,393 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 2,320 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 2,240 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fog lights not fitted

front reg plate not fitted

hazard lights not fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2014 2,240 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fog lights not fitted

front reg plate not fitted

hazard lights not fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2013 2,079 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

hazards /main /fog lights not fitted at factery

Pass 21 Nov 2011 1,793 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres age cracking

hazard light not fitted /fog /main / also not fitted at factory

Fail 16 Nov 2011 1,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all tyres age cracking

hazard light not fitted /fog /main / also not fitted at factory

Pass 18 Dec 2010 833 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 640 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 640 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 602 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 602 miles

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 43 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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NK51 YWB is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,928 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 Ape Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying NK51 YWB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NK51 YWB registered?

NK51 YWB is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 11 December 2001.

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