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WV52 AWJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

2,401 mi
Last recorded2,401 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV52 AWJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2022 2,401 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2022 2,401 miles

Nearside Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam switch fault, works if held on (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative offside indicators only work if switch held on, faulty switch (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 2,375 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 2,352 miles

rear tyre tread low in middle

Pass 1 Jun 2018 2,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 2,156 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 2,098 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 1,896 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 1,811 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 1,750 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension assembly slightly corroded. (2.3.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 1,499 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 1,330 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 1,176 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 1,015 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 878 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 437 miles

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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WV52 AWJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc 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 WV52 AWJ, 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 WV52 AWJ registered?

WV52 AWJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 October 2002.

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