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EF16 MLV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

21,695 mi
Last recorded21,695 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF16 MLV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 21,695 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 20,717 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2023 19,257 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 16,831 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 13,181 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 13,181 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 12,350 miles

Front tyre wearing uneven

Pass 17 Jul 2019 10,502 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 10,498 miles

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

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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EF16 MLV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 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 EF16 MLV, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EF16 MLV registered?

EF16 MLV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2016.

Is EF16 MLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF16 MLV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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