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HW14 FGU

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,611 mi
Last recorded1,611 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW14 FGU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 1,611 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 1,413 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 1,238 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 896 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2017 566 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 19 Aug 2017 566 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired cracked (1.5.3a)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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HW14 FGU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 7,778 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 HW14 FGU, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HW14 FGU registered?

HW14 FGU is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 2014.

Is HW14 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW14 FGU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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