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FL12 HGN

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

12,001 mi
Last recorded12,001 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL12 HGN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 12,001 miles

Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2025 11,810 miles

Rear Riders seat slightly loose (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 11,492 miles

Rear Riders seat slightly loose rear mount /lock damaged (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 10,939 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Riders seat slightly loose seat lock not working (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 10,525 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 10,503 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2021 9,795 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2020 9,094 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 8,241 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 7,352 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 6,764 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 5,594 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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FL12 HGN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 FL12 HGN, 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 FL12 HGN registered?

FL12 HGN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 2012.

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The MOT history for FL12 HGN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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