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AX16 EPA

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

21,740 mi
Last recorded21,740 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX16 EPA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 21,740 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 21,501 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 21,482 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2022 21,482 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 21,351 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 21,344 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 19,230 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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AX16 EPA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AX16 EPA, 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.

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What year was AX16 EPA registered?

AX16 EPA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2016.

Is AX16 EPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX16 EPA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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