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HJ62 UPN

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,389 mi
Last recorded18,389 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ62 UPN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 18,389 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 17,106 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 15,679 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2023 15,677 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 13,913 miles

Front front tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Jul 2021 12,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 11,111 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 10,630 miles

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

Slight corrosion around front lower frame area

Pass 6 Jul 2018 9,710 miles

Could not check condition of rear brake pads

Front Lower Slight corrosion in body /frame

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Oct 2016 9,589 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 9,342 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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HJ62 UPN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HJ62 UPN, 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 HJ62 UPN registered?

HJ62 UPN is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2012.

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