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FX12 DLO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

21,774 mi
Last recorded21,774 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 DLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 21,774 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2025 17,652 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2025 17,627 miles

Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface tinted (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 14,264 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 11,187 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 14 Mar 2022 8,243 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 7,029 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 6,837 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 5,919 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2018 5,904 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 5 May 2017 3,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 3,390 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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FX12 DLO 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 83.3%.

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 FX12 DLO, 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 FX12 DLO registered?

FX12 DLO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 June 2012.

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