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AE12 FOV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,322 mi
Last recorded35,322 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE12 FOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 35,322 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 32,634 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2024 32,633 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 30,375 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2022 28,925 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 27,105 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing. ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Dec 2020 27,105 miles

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

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Missing. ()

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 24,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2018 20,876 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 20,876 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 15,476 miles

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired Cracked Headlamp lens (1.2.3a)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 15,476 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired Broken, unattached from bike (1.5.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Headlamp aim headlamp damaged but function not impaired Cracked Headlamp lens (1.2.3a)

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

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 FOV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOV, 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 FOV registered?

AE12 FOV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2012.

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The MOT history for AE12 FOV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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