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X418 UCV

2000 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

8,430 mi
Last recorded8,430 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2011
Typical for 2000 Piaggio Vespa11,763 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX418 UCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2011 8,430 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 8,343 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 8,343 miles

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 8,255 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 6,786 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 6,706 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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X418 UCV is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2000 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.8% with a typical mileage of 11,763 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 X418 UCV, 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 26 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X418 UCV registered?

X418 UCV is a 2000 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2000.

Is X418 UCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for X418 UCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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