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AK62 FMD

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2022
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,951 mi
Last recorded19,951 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK62 FMD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 19,951 miles

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 19,951 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 19,315 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

cannot see front brake pads clearly

Pass 16 Apr 2018 18,766 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 18,766 miles

Rear Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 17,754 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2016 17,727 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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AK62 FMD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK62 FMD, 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 AK62 FMD registered?

AK62 FMD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 October 2012.

Is AK62 FMD safe to buy?

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