CarVerify

Free Car Check

W678 YBU

2000 Piaggio Ape Van

Multi-colour Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,442 mi
Last recorded10,442 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Ape Van2,546 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationW678 YBU
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2000
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc
View full Piaggio Ape Van reliability data

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 10,442 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Some corrosion to rear body floor.

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 10,442 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Some corrosion to rear body floor.

Fail 10 Jan 2014 9,661 miles

Horn control insecure (1.6.1)

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 9,661 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 8,990 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 8,410 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 8,410 miles

Towbar support obviously of an inappropriate type (6.6.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 7,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 6,854 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

some general corrosion to metal brake pipes.

Pass 23 Jan 2009 6,191 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 5,063 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 5,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 3,535 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 2,128 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
Full Piaggio Ape Van reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

W678 YBU is a 2000 Piaggio Ape Van in Multi-colour with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 2,546 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 W678 YBU, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of W678 YBU?

You can check the full history of W678 YBU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was W678 YBU registered?

W678 YBU is a 2000 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 10 July 2000.

Is W678 YBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for W678 YBU shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does W678 YBU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on W678 YBU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.