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HEC 72R

2010 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

26,625 mi
Last recorded26,625 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Vespa11,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHEC 72R
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 26,625 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 25,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 21,053 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2022 18,206 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 13,698 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 13,699 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 13,697 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 13,697 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 8 Feb 2013 13,697 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

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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HEC 72R is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,940 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 HEC 72R, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HEC 72R registered?

HEC 72R is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 February 2010.

Is HEC 72R safe to buy?

The MOT history for HEC 72R shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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