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WJ52 UKO

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2025
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,758 mi
Last recorded24,758 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 UKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 24,758 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 22,843 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2015 22,767 miles

Front Brake disc(s) excessively worn (3.2.A1l)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2014 19,438 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 19,342 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 15,089 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2013 15,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 11,397 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 11,397 miles

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))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 8,355 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 8,355 miles

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 6,246 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 6,246 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 30 Jun 2009 5,716 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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 UKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UKO, 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 UKO registered?

WJ52 UKO is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 October 2002.

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