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EJ14 VMU

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

13,113 mi
Last recorded13,113 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ14 VMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 13,113 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 10,334 miles

panels in way of some test items

start button sticking on could cause starter motor damage

Pass 8 Aug 2022 9,978 miles

panels in way of some test items

starter button sticking

Fail 8 Aug 2022 9,978 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect kick up to right (4.1.2 (c))

panels in way of some test items

starter button sticking

Pass 7 Aug 2021 9,316 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 8,286 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 7,518 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 7,518 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 6,387 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 4,418 miles

Rear tyre tread distorted (worn unevenly on the edges)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 4,418 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear tyre tread distorted (worn unevenly on the edges)

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 VMU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VMU, 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 VMU registered?

EJ14 VMU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 May 2014.

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The MOT history for EJ14 VMU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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