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EO51 FCE

2001 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

2,837 mi
Last recorded2,837 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Piaggio Vespa11,748 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO51 FCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 2,837 miles
Pass 13 May 2025 2,382 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 2,371 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 2,285 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2013 2,280 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 2,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 1,882 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 1,500 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 1,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 1,329 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 435 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 257 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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EO51 FCE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EO51 FCE, 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 EO51 FCE registered?

EO51 FCE is a 2001 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 October 2001.

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