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EU12 EPE

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,676 mi
Last recorded5,676 miles
Recorded on16 May 2023
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 EPE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 May 2023 5,676 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 5,597 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 5,261 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 12 May 2020 4,696 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 4,534 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2015 4,533 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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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EU12 EPE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EU12 EPE, 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 EU12 EPE registered?

EU12 EPE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 May 2012.

Is EU12 EPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 EPE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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