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AD16 HKT

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

9,659 mi
Last recorded9,659 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD16 HKT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 9,659 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 7,617 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 6,186 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 6,117 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 6,117 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 5,738 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 5,606 miles

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pedal pivot excessively tight (1.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jul 2020 5,040 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch at centre. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded at centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jul 2020 5,040 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Slight notch at centre. (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Central Front Upper Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm recorded at centre. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 4,205 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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AD16 HKT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 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 AD16 HKT, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AD16 HKT registered?

AD16 HKT is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 August 2016.

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