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MX12 DUU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

8,966 mi
Last recorded8,966 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DUU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 8,966 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 8,411 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2023 7,243 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 7,243 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 6,905 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 6,785 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 5,891 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 5,869 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen kick up on incorrect side (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 4,687 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2019 4,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right Beam pattern is far too high on the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 4,616 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 4,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 3,256 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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MX12 DUU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MX12 DUU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX12 DUU registered?

MX12 DUU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2012.

Is MX12 DUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 DUU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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