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FM12 AOW

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,297 mi
Last recorded8,297 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM12 AOW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 8,297 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 8,294 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 8,289 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 8,284 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 8,255 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 8,190 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 7,092 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 6,866 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 5,807 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 5,329 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 4,001 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 4,001 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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FM12 AOW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc 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 FM12 AOW, 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 FM12 AOW registered?

FM12 AOW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 August 2012.

Is FM12 AOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM12 AOW 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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