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FN12 KZL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

16,604 mi
Last recorded16,604 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN12 KZL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 16,604 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 16,530 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 May 2025 15,913 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2024 15,317 miles

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 15,317 miles

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

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2022 13,934 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 13,799 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2021 13,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 13,684 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 13,167 miles

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2019 13,167 miles

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Horn control insecure (7.7 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 12,214 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2017 12,214 miles

Central Rear Lower Brake performance not tested (3.3)

Central Rear Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 15,471 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 15,471 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2016 11,547 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 8,311 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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FN12 KZL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FN12 KZL, 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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FN12 KZL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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