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Y244 UOM

2001 Piaggio Ape Van

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,774 mi
Last recorded4,774 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Ape Van2,928 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY244 UOM
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2019 4,774 miles

oil leak

washers weak in operation

Coil spring corroded all coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted and corroded (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle structure (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s ands n/s rear trailing arms, (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

front brake slightly noisy in operation

front suspension components corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2018 4,749 miles

Coil spring corroded all coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front road wheel corroded

oil leak

washers weak in operation

Fail 15 Oct 2018 4,749 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box holed, corroded, and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all coil spring (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

front road wheel corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2017 4,124 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight noise on rotation (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front road wheel corroded

washers weak in operation

Fail 17 Oct 2017 4,123 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel front brake lever (9.3.1f)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust silencer rusty and blowing (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven rear brakes (3.7.B.2)

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play very slight noise on rotation (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

battery loose,, recommend attention

coil spring corroded front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

front road wheel corroded

n/s handbrake performance lower than o/s

Pass 18 Oct 2016 3,612 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded all coil springs, front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/r inner drive shaft gaitor perished

Pass 17 Oct 2015 3,110 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

nearside rear inner drive shaft gaitor , slight deterioration

Fail 13 Oct 2015 3,110 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. rear brakes (3.7.B.5b)

front brake cable showing signs of deterioration

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear foot and handbrake performances lower than offside,, recommend check

offside and nearside rear drive shaft gaitors deteriorated

Pass 15 Oct 2014 2,166 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise condition of drivers window

front brake cable slightly deteriorated

offside door mirror slightly cracked

offside rear inner drive shaft gaitor perished

Fail 26 Jun 2014 2,163 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside rear inner drive shaft gaitor perished

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Trikes, quads or pre-68 vehicles, service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise condition of drivers window

front brake cable slightly deteriorated

offside door mirror slightly cracked

tyre size 100/90 x 10

Pass 28 Jun 2013 1,305 miles

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise condition of drivers window

front tyre cracking slightly

offside door mirror glass slightly cracked

Fail 3 Jun 2013 1,305 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise conditio n of drivers door window

front tyre cracking slightly

offside mirror glass slight crack

unable to check condition of rear wheel bearings or parking brake performance, due to binding rear brakes

Pass 7 Mar 2012 775 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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Y244 UOM is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2001 Piaggio Ape Van models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 2,928 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 Ape Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y244 UOM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y244 UOM is a 2001 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 8 March 2001.

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