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BD13 XFS

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

12,356 mi
Last recorded12,356 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD13 XFS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 12,356 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 12,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 11,842 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 11,842 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2022 10,000 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2022 10,000 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2020 9,618 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 9,618 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 8,846 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 6,838 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2017 6,838 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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BD13 XFS is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 BD13 XFS, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BD13 XFS registered?

BD13 XFS is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2013.

Is BD13 XFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD13 XFS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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