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KE18 VWS

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

3,062 mi
Last recorded3,062 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE18 VWS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2026 3,062 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 763 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 631 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 573 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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KE18 VWS is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 KE18 VWS, 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 8 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 KE18 VWS registered?

KE18 VWS is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 2018.

Is KE18 VWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE18 VWS shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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