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BX12 CXA

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,510 mi
Last recorded6,510 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 CXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 6,510 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 4,292 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 4,292 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 3,985 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 3,530 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 1,476 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 1,441 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 1,229 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 1,043 miles

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play shocker bush/pin (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 25 Mar 2016 1,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play shocker bush/pin (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 942 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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BX12 CXA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BX12 CXA, 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 BX12 CXA registered?

BX12 CXA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is BX12 CXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX12 CXA shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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