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AO02 SSX

2002 Piaggio Liberty

Grey Petrol 42cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

9,569 mi
Last recorded9,569 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Liberty8,262 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO02 SSX
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine42cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 9,569 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 9,124 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 9,124 miles

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 9,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 9,124 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2014 9,124 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2014 9,124 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Stop lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 7,298 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 7,298 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 5,330 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 4,552 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 4,542 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 4,490 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 4,469 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 4,466 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2007 4,451 miles

Offside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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AO02 SSX is a 2002 Piaggio Liberty in Grey with a 42cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 8,262 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO02 SSX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AO02 SSX registered?

AO02 SSX is a 2002 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 23 May 2002.

Is AO02 SSX safe to buy?

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