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GX12 FOV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

14,000 mi
Last recorded14,000 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX12 FOV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 14,000 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 13,362 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 12,483 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 11,344 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2021 11,344 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 10,700 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 10,682 miles

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

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

Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 9,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 7,713 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 5,531 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 3,727 miles

Front Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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GX12 FOV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White 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 GX12 FOV, 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 GX12 FOV registered?

GX12 FOV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 June 2012.

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