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EK14 KCY

2014 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

52,456 mi
Last recorded52,456 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK14 KCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 52,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 49,657 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (belly pan) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 49,647 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective left steering stop ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling forks bent to the right (2.4 (a))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 47,889 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.4mm close to 1.0mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear tyre 2.0mm close to 1.0mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2022 46,606 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit rhs 1.6mm close to limit 1.0m (5.2.3 (e))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy slightly notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

slight oil leak

steering lock to the left slightly mal adjusted

Pass 2 Nov 2021 44,912 miles

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced belly pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

steering lock slightly mal-adjusted to the left

Pass 5 Oct 2020 44,574 miles

steering lock to the left slightly mal- adjusted

Fail 5 Oct 2020 44,574 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective steering stop to the left - mal-adjusted (2.1.3 (d))

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front f-tyre very low psi

Pass 2 May 2019 37,700 miles

nearside steering lock maladjusted

oil leak

Fail 1 May 2019 37,700 miles

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

Front Outer Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

nearside steering lock maladjusted

oil leak

Pass 12 Apr 2018 37,289 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 37,289 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm tyre tread below limit on one half of tyre (4.1.3(ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 29,602 miles

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2017 29,602 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bearing has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

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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EK14 KCY is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 EK14 KCY, 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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EK14 KCY is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 May 2014.

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