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BV13 VWC

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

5,471 mi
Last recorded5,471 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV13 VWC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 5,471 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 5,396 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 5,299 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 4,995 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2020 4,928 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 4,505 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 4,425 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 3,570 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 3,304 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 3,292 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

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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BV13 VWC is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BV13 VWC, 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 BV13 VWC registered?

BV13 VWC is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 March 2013.

Is BV13 VWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV13 VWC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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