CarVerify

Free Car Check

OU12 FWB

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

4,514 mi
Last recorded4,514 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU12 FWB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 4,514 miles

Exhaust system repaired

Pass 22 May 2024 4,477 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 May 2023 4,273 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 4,013 miles
Fail 30 May 2022 4,013 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2021 3,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jun 2020 3,748 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 3,393 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 3,113 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 3,113 miles

Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 2,741 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 2,741 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 8 Sep 2015 1,976 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

OU12 FWB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc 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 OU12 FWB, 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

How do I check the history of OU12 FWB?

You can check the full history of OU12 FWB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was OU12 FWB registered?

OU12 FWB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 June 2012.

Is OU12 FWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU12 FWB 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.

Does OU12 FWB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on OU12 FWB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.