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AJ16 UPZ

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

2,258 mi
Last recorded2,258 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ16 UPZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 9 Apr 2025 2,258 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 2,210 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 2,105 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 2,039 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 1,865 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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AJ16 UPZ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 AJ16 UPZ, 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.

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What year was AJ16 UPZ registered?

AJ16 UPZ is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2016.

Is AJ16 UPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ16 UPZ shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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