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ET12 GDV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

7,828 mi
Last recorded7,828 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET12 GDV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 7,828 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2025 7,828 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 7,637 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 7,457 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))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 5,595 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2020 5,177 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 4,262 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,219 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 4,097 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 2,828 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2015 2,828 miles

Rear Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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ET12 GDV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 ET12 GDV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET12 GDV registered?

ET12 GDV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is ET12 GDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET12 GDV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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