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AK12 RKO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

14,999 mi
Last recorded14,999 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK12 RKO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 14,999 miles

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Pass 7 Aug 2024 14,999 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 14,999 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 14,999 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 14,256 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 12,701 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 9,423 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 9,423 miles

Stop lamp damaged and function impaired (1.3.3a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 16 Jul 2016 8,138 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 8,124 miles

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Fail 30 Apr 2016 8,122 miles

Rear Rear suspension bush has excessive free play engine to body bushes have exessive play (2.4.A2a(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play slight play in front wheel bearing (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 4,808 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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AK12 RKO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK12 RKO, 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 AK12 RKO registered?

AK12 RKO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2012.

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