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FJ12 ECT

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,014 mi
Last recorded15,014 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ12 ECT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2025 15,014 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2024 9,101 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2023 9,101 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jan 2023 7,842 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 7,842 miles

Central Rear Lower Tyre is unsuitable tyre fitted backwards (5.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 7,752 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 7,126 miles
Fail 8 May 2020 7,126 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play bearing adjusted greased and ok (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2019 6,805 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 6,162 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 5,438 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 3,951 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 3,951 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 1,628 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2014 1,628 miles

Centre Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

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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FJ12 ECT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FJ12 ECT, 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 FJ12 ECT registered?

FJ12 ECT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 July 2012.

Is FJ12 ECT safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ12 ECT shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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