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AF16 FWO

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,711 mi
Last recorded13,711 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF16 FWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 13,711 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2025 12,137 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 10,541 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 8,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 5,165 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2021 3,908 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2020 3,419 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2020 3,419 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 2,509 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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AF16 FWO is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF16 FWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF16 FWO registered?

AF16 FWO is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 2016.

Is AF16 FWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF16 FWO 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.

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