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AP55 SEV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

10,822 mi
Last recorded10,822 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 SEV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 10,822 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2025 10,367 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2024 10,262 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 10,116 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 9,552 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 9,552 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2021 9,225 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 9,225 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 8,377 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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AP55 SEV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AP55 SEV, 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 AP55 SEV registered?

AP55 SEV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 2016.

Is AP55 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 SEV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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