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AU12 GHX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,591 mi
Last recorded14,591 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 GHX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 14,591 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 11,270 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 9,335 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2022 8,005 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 7,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 6,587 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 3,731 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 2,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 2,788 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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AU12 GHX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AU12 GHX, 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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How do I check the history of AU12 GHX?

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What year was AU12 GHX registered?

AU12 GHX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2012.

Is AU12 GHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU12 GHX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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