MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
7,230 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Horn not working (1.7.3a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X242 ECE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.6% with a typical mileage of 11,748 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 X242 ECE, 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 25 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was X242 ECE registered?
X242 ECE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 February 2001.
Is X242 ECE safe to buy?
The MOT history for X242 ECE shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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