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FH13 VVM

2013 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,824 mi
Last recorded9,824 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH13 VVM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 9,824 miles

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Central Rear Outer 1 mounting bolt in rear wheel not all the way through the nut but is still secure.

Central Rear Outer Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Slight play in rear hub bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 9,824 miles

Central Front Inner Wheel damaged significantly reducing the original strength Damaged around 1 of the mounting points (4.2.1a)

Central Front Inner Front wheel bearings have excessive free play Play in front wheel bearing causing wheel to hit/bind against front brake caliper (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Outer Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies Rear brake light intermittent when rear pedal applied. (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Central Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit Front tyre close to legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Central Rear Outer 1 mounting bolt in rear wheel not all the way through the nut but is still secure.

Central Rear Outer Rear wheel bearings have slight free play Slight play in rear hub bearing (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 8,506 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2016 8,506 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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FH13 VVM is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 FH13 VVM, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FH13 VVM registered?

FH13 VVM is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 August 2013.

Is FH13 VVM safe to buy?

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