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HW62 CDX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

20,814 mi
Last recorded20,814 miles
Recorded on14 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW62 CDX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2026 20,814 miles
Fail 7 May 2026 20,814 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2025 20,569 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 20,568 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 19,298 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 30 Dec 2020 18,601 miles

Under side of floor pan corroding

Fail 30 Dec 2020 18,601 miles

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

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

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Under side of floor pan corroding

Pass 19 Dec 2019 16,820 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 16,820 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 14,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 11,522 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 11,522 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 10,851 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2016 10,851 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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 CDX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 CDX, 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 HW62 CDX registered?

HW62 CDX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 October 2012.

Is HW62 CDX safe to buy?

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