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AE62 ADV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

20,869 mi
Last recorded20,869 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE62 ADV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 20,869 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2025 20,869 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 20,867 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2022 19,203 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 17,401 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2020 16,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2019 15,787 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 13,925 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 13,925 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 11,326 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 11,326 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 8,586 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 6,724 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 6,724 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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AE62 ADV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AE62 ADV, 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 AE62 ADV registered?

AE62 ADV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 October 2012.

Is AE62 ADV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE62 ADV shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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