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LO16 VKV

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

31,859 mi
Last recorded31,859 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO16 VKV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 31,859 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 31,665 miles

All direction indicators light intensity reduced Tinted lenses fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2022 31,665 miles

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

Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

All direction indicators light intensity reduced Tinted lenses fitted (4.4.3 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 24,996 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 24,959 miles

All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced lens darker than standard and hard to see. (4.4.3 (a))

Central Fuel tank leaking oil leaking past tank cap due to seal being missing. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp light intensity affected by brake lamp. (4.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 9,925 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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LO16 VKV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LO16 VKV, 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.

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What year was LO16 VKV registered?

LO16 VKV is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2016.

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The MOT history for LO16 VKV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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