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CU13 BFZ

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,577 mi
Last recorded13,577 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU13 BFZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 13,577 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2026 13,577 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2025 12,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Mar 2024 12,200 miles

Rear Trye miss shaped

Pass 23 Nov 2022 12,149 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 12,093 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 11,047 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 10,242 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 26 Apr 2018 10,241 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 9,348 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0 mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 7 Apr 2017 9,347 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey joint between header and main exhaust pipe, gasket blown out (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0 MM (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 6 Apr 2017 9,335 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.0 MM (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2016 8,164 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front indicators slightly obscured

Fail 14 Apr 2016 8,164 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front indicators slightly obscured

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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CU13 BFZ is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CU13 BFZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CU13 BFZ registered?

CU13 BFZ is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 April 2013.

Is CU13 BFZ safe to buy?

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