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AU12 NKW

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,805 mi
Last recorded22,805 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 NKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 22,805 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 19,060 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 18,792 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2022 15,930 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 15,717 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 15,691 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 15,687 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2017 14,983 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 14,803 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2016 14,803 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (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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AU12 NKW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 NKW, 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 NKW registered?

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

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