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HW13 APK

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

18,278 mi
Last recorded18,278 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW13 APK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 18,278 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2025 18,278 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2024 18,278 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 18,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2022 18,124 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 15,149 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2021 15,149 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Pass 30 Jun 2020 13,690 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 13,231 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 4,947 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 4,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 3,671 miles

Offside Front Tyre unevenly worn but within limit

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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HW13 APK is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 HW13 APK, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HW13 APK registered?

HW13 APK is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 June 2013.

Is HW13 APK safe to buy?

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