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AE61 FWU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

4,980 mi
Last recorded4,980 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE61 FWU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 4,980 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2021 3,970 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2020 1,894 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 1,121 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 1,008 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 807 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 631 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 477 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 11 May 2015 477 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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AE61 FWU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AE61 FWU, 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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How do I check the history of AE61 FWU?

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What year was AE61 FWU registered?

AE61 FWU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 2012.

Is AE61 FWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE61 FWU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE61 FWU have outstanding finance?

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