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WX51 KKL

2002 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

34,691 mi
Last recorded34,691 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa11,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX51 KKL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 34,691 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 31,569 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 31,575 miles

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 23,853 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 23,853 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 11,698 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 11,676 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (4.1.1)

front tyre is close to front damper spring.

Pass 10 Jan 2006 9,049 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 9,049 miles

Brake pedal is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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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WX51 KKL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WX51 KKL, 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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WX51 KKL is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 January 2002.

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