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LA02 UBJ

2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

35,556 mi
Last recorded35,556 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2025
Typical for 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET49,455 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA02 UBJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2025 35,556 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2025 35,556 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2024 35,471 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2023 35,360 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 35,180 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2021 35,180 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 35,180 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front brake pads appear low

Pass 1 Jun 2020 35,180 miles

Rear Tyre valve is perished

Pass 21 Feb 2019 35,180 miles

air box insercure

Fail 21 Feb 2019 35,180 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

air box insercure

Pass 22 Feb 2018 33,653 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Mar 2017 33,209 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 33,209 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 33,038 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 32,895 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 31,780 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 30 Mar 2015 31,780 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 29,147 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Feb 2013 26,660 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 22,607 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 21,567 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 19,300 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fail 2 Nov 2009 19,300 miles

Front Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,163 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 12,488 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 10,911 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 8,961 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LA02 UBJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 9,455 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LA02 UBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LA02 UBJ registered?

LA02 UBJ is a 2002 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 29 August 2002.

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The MOT history for LA02 UBJ shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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