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VU52 WKM

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,540 mi
Last recorded14,540 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU52 WKM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 14,540 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 12,545 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 10,572 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 10,572 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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 27 Jun 2009 7,926 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 4,614 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 3,116 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2006 11,799 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

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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VU52 WKM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU52 WKM, 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 VU52 WKM registered?

VU52 WKM is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 November 2002.

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