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AU12 NXJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

17,769 mi
Last recorded17,769 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU12 NXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 17,769 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 17,735 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 May 2021 17,735 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 15 May 2020 16,499 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 14,635 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 12,635 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak Around rear wheel hub area, although not reaching tyre ()

Fail 19 May 2018 12,622 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak Around rear wheel hub area, although not reaching tyre ()

Pass 20 May 2017 9,941 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 9,605 miles

oil leak near rear wheel

spare tyre is below 1.mm

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 NXJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NXJ, 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 NXJ registered?

AU12 NXJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2012.

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