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AU61 ECN

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

5,294 mi
Last recorded5,294 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU61 ECN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 5,294 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear engine has a heavy coating of oil

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 5,294 miles

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

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Jun 2025 5,294 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied ball end missing leaving sharp edge (1.1.2 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidewalls cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed sidewalls cracked and split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect soft (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 5,294 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

front tyre sidewalls cracked/perished

Pass 23 Jun 2023 5,294 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

number plate slightly damaged/defective but still readable at time of test

Fail 13 Jun 2023 5,294 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable tyre is under inflated and shows signs of leaking (5.2.3 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

number plate slightly damaged/defective but still readable at time of test

Pass 19 Apr 2022 5,294 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 5,294 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working both rear indicators (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 5,294 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2021 5,294 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 1,671 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 1,455 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 1,012 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 670 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 157 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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AU61 ECN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU61 ECN, 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 AU61 ECN registered?

AU61 ECN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 January 2012.

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