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EF18 PFE

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

42,770 mi
Last recorded42,770 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF18 PFE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 42,770 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 39,044 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 37,554 miles

Central Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Central Lower Engine mounting/bracket excessively loose (6.1.8 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering operation insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.4 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 33,421 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2024 33,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2022 26,557 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 21,846 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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EF18 PFE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EF18 PFE, 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.

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What year was EF18 PFE registered?

EF18 PFE is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2018.

Is EF18 PFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF18 PFE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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