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WJ52 MUC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,013 mi
Last recorded18,013 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 MUC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 18,013 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2023 17,943 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 15,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,330 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Oil leak

Pass 7 May 2009 10,247 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 10,247 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2008 7,722 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 7,711 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2006 4,098 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 4,084 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

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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WJ52 MUC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WJ52 MUC, 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 WJ52 MUC registered?

WJ52 MUC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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