MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,182 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.4 (a))
Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too low (1.6)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
Headlamp aim too high (1.6)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)
front mudguard slightly loose
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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T253 KVW is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 T253 KVW, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was T253 KVW registered?
T253 KVW is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 March 1999.
Is T253 KVW safe to buy?
The MOT history for T253 KVW shows 15 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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