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EU12 FRX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,838 mi
Last recorded8,838 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU12 FRX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 8,838 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2026 8,829 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 8,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2024 7,653 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2023 6,219 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2022 6,040 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 5,480 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 5,479 miles

Central Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam unable to start machine to check lights function (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Unable to start machine to check headlamps function

Pass 5 Jun 2020 1,718 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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EU12 FRX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU12 FRX, 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 FRX registered?

EU12 FRX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 March 2012.

Is EU12 FRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU12 FRX shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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