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EK12 VHA

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

26,226 mi
Last recorded26,226 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VHA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2023 26,226 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2021 26,148 miles

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 16 Aug 2021 26,148 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 9 Jul 2020 23,522 miles

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

slight oil leak.

Pass 17 Jul 2019 23,455 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 23,455 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 20,235 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,231 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 22 Jun 2016 8,830 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 17,804 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 17,252 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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EK12 VHA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 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 EK12 VHA, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was EK12 VHA registered?

EK12 VHA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 March 2012.

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