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FX12 HSO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

17,038 mi
Last recorded17,038 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX12 HSO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 17,038 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2025 17,038 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 16,865 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Discoloured (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Stop lamp slightly discoloured (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 16,812 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 16,371 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 16,236 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 16,232 miles

Wheel bearing has excessive play rear wheel/hub (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 14,704 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 11,099 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 10,549 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 5,345 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 HSO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FX12 HSO, 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 HSO registered?

FX12 HSO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2012.

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