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HW62 CDF

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Apr 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,151 mi
Last recorded23,151 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 CDF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 23,151 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 23,080 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2025 23,072 miles

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

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 22,450 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable noise at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 22,223 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 22,176 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Nov 2020 21,841 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2019 20,220 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2019 20,220 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 16,966 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 16,966 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 13,943 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2016 11,241 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Nov 2016 11,241 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 8,059 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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HW62 CDF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 HW62 CDF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HW62 CDF registered?

HW62 CDF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 December 2012.

Is HW62 CDF safe to buy?

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