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AE12 EWG

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,739 mi
Last recorded1,739 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 EWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 1,739 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2026 1,739 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 1,715 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 1,635 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 1,578 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 1,536 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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AE12 EWG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 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 AE12 EWG, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AE12 EWG registered?

AE12 EWG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2012.

Is AE12 EWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE12 EWG shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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