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CY12 HZL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

6,597 mi
Last recorded6,597 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY12 HZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 6,597 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2025 9,111 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 8,368 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 7,816 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 7,816 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 7,252 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 6,803 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 6,402 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 5,711 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 4,356 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 3,345 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 1,980 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

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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CY12 HZL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 CY12 HZL, 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 CY12 HZL registered?

CY12 HZL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 August 2012.

Is CY12 HZL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CY12 HZL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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