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AJ08 HUG

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,703 mi
Last recorded8,703 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ08 HUG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 8,703 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 8,703 miles

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2023 8,703 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2023 8,703 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 8,703 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 8,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 8,703 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 8,702 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 8,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 8,211 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 8,106 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 7,700 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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AJ08 HUG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 AJ08 HUG, 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 AJ08 HUG registered?

AJ08 HUG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 June 2012.

Is AJ08 HUG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ08 HUG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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