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FM13 BWK

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

38,257 mi
Last recorded38,257 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM13 BWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2024 38,257 miles

Central Front front tire flat

Exhaust noisy remus exhaust fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

managment light is on

Pass 17 Aug 2023 37,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 37,336 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 36,674 miles

Rear tyre pressure low

Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear swing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 35,361 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 35,235 miles

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 31,614 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 31,390 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 25,884 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 25,691 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 18,561 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2017 18,428 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2016 7,870 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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FM13 BWK is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FM13 BWK, 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 FM13 BWK registered?

FM13 BWK is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2013.

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