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HG62 HCV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

37,005 mi
Last recorded37,005 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG62 HCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 37,005 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 36,859 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Front front tyre has obvious puncture repair

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 35,912 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2019 23,951 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 17,850 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 17,768 miles

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

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

front tyre unevenly worn

Pass 1 Nov 2017 11,969 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Oct 2016 9,700 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 7,749 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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HG62 HCV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HG62 HCV, 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 HG62 HCV registered?

HG62 HCV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 November 2012.

Is HG62 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HG62 HCV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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