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WU51 UAC

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

20,982 mi
Last recorded20,982 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2024
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU51 UAC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2024 20,982 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

horn poor

Pass 1 Jun 2022 20,750 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 20,738 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 20,536 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 20,448 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 19,896 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 18,154 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 17,869 miles

Oil leak

suspect fuel leak

Pass 3 Jan 2013 17,428 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 16,253 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 14,987 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 14,987 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 14,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 13,308 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 10,664 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 8,971 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2006 8,971 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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WU51 UAC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU51 UAC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU51 UAC registered?

WU51 UAC is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2002.

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