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LD16 EKA

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

27,804 mi
Last recorded27,804 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD16 EKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 27,804 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 25,697 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 22,642 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 18,854 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 16,857 miles

number plate cracked/deformed

Fail 12 Nov 2021 16,827 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

number plate cracked/deformed

Pass 28 Oct 2020 14,943 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 19,763 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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LD16 EKA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 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 LD16 EKA, 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 10 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 LD16 EKA registered?

LD16 EKA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2016.

Is LD16 EKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD16 EKA shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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