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MIL 1696

2011 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

24,213 mi
Last recorded24,213 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 2011 Piaggio Vespa9,504 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMIL 1696
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2011
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 24,213 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2024 24,213 miles

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2023 24,194 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2023 24,194 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 20 Aug 2022 24,172 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 24,105 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2021 24,105 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 6 Jun 2020 24,033 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 23,964 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 23,648 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 23,648 miles

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 21,655 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 15,594 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 15,594 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 15,588 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 15,588 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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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MIL 1696 is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2011 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.6% with a typical mileage of 9,504 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 MIL 1696, 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 15 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was MIL 1696 registered?

MIL 1696 is a 2011 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 September 2011.

Is MIL 1696 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MIL 1696 shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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