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AU12 NKH

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,035 mi
Last recorded19,035 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 NKH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 19,035 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 19,035 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect Lamp incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 16,628 miles

Front tyre has uneven wear

Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,586 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil on and around engine>no visable leaks

Pass 18 Jul 2019 3,887 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 15,135 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 15,135 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 13,102 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 13,102 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 10,627 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 8,444 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 7,556 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 NKH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AU12 NKH, 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 AU12 NKH registered?

AU12 NKH is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 May 2012.

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