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NK12 AHJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,359 mi
Last recorded9,359 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK12 AHJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 9,359 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2026 9,359 miles

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

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2025 8,964 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2025 8,956 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 8,186 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 7,511 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2022 6,223 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 5,138 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 4,218 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 3,049 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 2,109 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 1,486 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Mar 2016 832 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 820 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 820 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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NK12 AHJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NK12 AHJ, 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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NK12 AHJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 April 2012.

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