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2002 Vespa Px125 MOT Pass Rate

Pass rate for Px125 models manufactured in 2002, based on 48 real MOT test results.

79.2%
Pass Rate
20.8%
Fail Rate
48
Total Tests
13,775
Avg Mileage

Data from official DVSA MOT testing records

2002 Vespa Px125 MOT Analysis

The 2002 Vespa Px125 has an MOT pass rate of 79.2% based on 48 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,775 miles on the odometer. With a 20.8% failure rate, the 2002 Px125 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

The leading cause of MOT failure for the 2002 Vespa Px125 is Motorcycle brakes, responsible for 6.3% of failures. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs range from £150–400. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) is the second most common issue at 2.1%.

⚠ Based on limited data (48 tests)

Top failures specific to 2002 models only. The overall Px125 page may show different rankings.

What Fails Most

Motorcycle brakes 6.3%
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) 2.1%

What Fails on This Car?

Click a category to see specific failure items.

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MOT failure categories ranked by failure rate
RankFailure CategoryRate (%)Count
1Motorcycle Brakes6.3%3
2Motorcycle Audible Warning (Horn)2.1%1

Failures per 10,000 Miles

avg. 13,775 mi

For every 10,000 miles driven, this shows what percentage of MOT tests fail for each category. This accounts for how far cars are actually driven, not just raw pass/fail counts.

Motorcycle brakes4.54% per 10K miMotorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.51% per 10K mi
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Mileage-normalised failure rates by category
CategoryRate / 10K miRaw %Count
Motorcycle brakes4.546.3%3
Motorcycle audible warning (Horn)1.512.1%1

Mileage Statistics

13,775
Mean
15,153
Median
5,417
25th Percentile
19,202
75th Percentile
15.10% failures per 10K miles

Mileage-adjusted failure rate — accounts for how much this model year is typically driven.

About This Data

The 2002 Vespa Px125 has an MOT pass rate of 79.2% based on 48 tests — well above the UK average for UK vehicles. Cars of this vintage present for MOT with an average of 13,775 miles on the odometer. With a 20.8% failure rate, the 2002 Px125 is rated as "Excellent" for MOT reliability.

If you own or are considering buying a 2002 Vespa Px125, you can expect reliable MOT performance overall. Before your MOT, pay particular attention to motorcycle brakes: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm). With relatively low average mileage of 13,775 miles, many of these vehicles are still in good mechanical condition.

Motorcycle brakes — 6.3% of failures

Motorcycle brakes issues account for 6.3% of MOT failures on 2002 Vespa Px125 models. Brake-related failures include worn brake pads, corroded brake discs, leaking brake lines, and faulty brake servos. These are safety-critical components — any brake deficiency will result in an MOT fail. Typical repair costs: £150–400. Pre-MOT check: Listen for squealing or grinding noises. Check brake pedal feel — if it feels spongy or goes to the floor, have the system inspected immediately. Look at brake pad thickness through the wheel spokes (minimum 3mm).

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) — 2.1% of failures

Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues account for 2.1% of MOT failures on 2002 Vespa Px125 models. Motorcycle audible warning (Horn) issues are a common cause of MOT failure. Regular inspection and maintenance of these components helps ensure your vehicle passes its MOT. Typical repair costs: £100–400. Pre-MOT check: Have this system checked during regular servicing. Look for warning signs like unusual noises, vibrations, or dashboard warning lights.

Based on DVSA anonymised MOT test data (2005–2024). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.

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