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EA68 VTE

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,912 mi
Last recorded11,912 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA68 VTE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 11,912 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 11,912 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2024 10,358 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 8,779 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 7,211 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 4,922 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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EA68 VTE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 EA68 VTE, 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 8 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 EA68 VTE registered?

EA68 VTE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2018.

Is EA68 VTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA68 VTE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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