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DK62 BBJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,636 mi
Last recorded33,636 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK62 BBJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 33,636 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2025 33,636 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2024 18,677 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2024 18,677 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 16,519 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 13,031 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 11,020 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 8,039 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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DK62 BBJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK62 BBJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK62 BBJ registered?

DK62 BBJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2012.

Is DK62 BBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK62 BBJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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