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EJ14 VCL

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

21,053 mi
Last recorded21,053 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 VCL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 21,053 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 19,086 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 12,914 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 12,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 May 2019 8,805 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 8,729 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 8,258 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

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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EJ14 VCL is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 7,778 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 EJ14 VCL, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EJ14 VCL registered?

EJ14 VCL is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 May 2014.

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