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ANV 168A

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

20,000 mi
Last recorded20,000 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationANV 168A
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 20,000 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Jul 2024 20,000 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 20,000 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 20,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 20,000 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 20,000 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2017 20,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2016 2,000 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 20,000 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2015 20,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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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ANV 168A is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ANV 168A, 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 ANV 168A registered?

ANV 168A is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2012.

Is ANV 168A safe to buy?

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