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MX12 DUV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

6,359 mi
Last recorded6,359 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX12 DUV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 6,359 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2026 6,359 miles

All direction indicators not working not flashing all (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both side walls cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 14 Apr 2025 5,371 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 5,336 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 5,132 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2016 4,445 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 DUV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DUV, 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.

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How do I check the history of MX12 DUV?

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What year was MX12 DUV registered?

MX12 DUV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 March 2012.

Is MX12 DUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX12 DUV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX12 DUV have outstanding finance?

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