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AU16 VZE

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,183 mi
Last recorded20,183 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU16 VZE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 20,183 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 13,233 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2023 13,223 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2022 8,973 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 6,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 6,020 miles

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

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (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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AU16 VZE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AU16 VZE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU16 VZE registered?

AU16 VZE is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 2016.

Is AU16 VZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU16 VZE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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