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C279 OVW

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 150cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10 mi
Last recorded10 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2015
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC279 OVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine150cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2015 10 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 10 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2013 10 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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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C279 OVW is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 150cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 7,778 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 C279 OVW, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was C279 OVW registered?

C279 OVW is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2014.

Is C279 OVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for C279 OVW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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