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AO62 HGE

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

30,515 mi
Last recorded30,515 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO62 HGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 30,515 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 30,515 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 30,515 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 30,515 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 30,515 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 29,599 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Oct 2019 29,599 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 27,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 22,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Fail 30 Sep 2017 22,646 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 15,196 miles

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 15,196 miles

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

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 14,840 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 14,840 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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AO62 HGE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AO62 HGE, 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 AO62 HGE registered?

AO62 HGE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 October 2012.

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