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EK12 VHE

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,077 mi
Last recorded16,077 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK12 VHE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 16,077 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 12,451 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2024 7,396 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 7,314 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 7,187 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 7,154 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2020 7,150 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 24 May 2019 7,015 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 6,938 miles

extra lights fitted to front

Pass 24 May 2017 6,901 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 6,792 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 6,608 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 VHE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VHE, 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 VHE registered?

EK12 VHE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is EK12 VHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK12 VHE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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