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E4 UKL

1999 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,545 mi
Last recorded38,545 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1999 Piaggio Vespa12,554 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE4 UKL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 38,545 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

corrosion under footboard

Fail 11 May 2015 38,539 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

corrosion under footboard

Pass 26 Apr 2014 38,089 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2013 37,274 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 37,274 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Apr 2012 37,274 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2012 37,274 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 37,045 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 33,100 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 29,030 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 25,641 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 25,641 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 21,978 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 20,534 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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E4 UKL is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1999 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 12,554 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 E4 UKL, 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 27 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E4 UKL registered?

E4 UKL is a 1999 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 September 1999.

Is E4 UKL safe to buy?

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