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P226 UCL

2012 Vespa (douglas) PX125

Red Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

25,760 mi
Last recorded25,760 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP226 UCL
MakeVespa (douglas)
ModelPX125
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2025 25,760 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 25,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 25,427 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 23,106 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 22,458 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 22,458 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements numberplate too small (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 22,230 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 18,383 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 12,835 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 11,223 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 15 Mar 2012 11,223 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

How Reliable is the Vespa (douglas) PX125?

Based on 3,358 MOT tests across 441 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
307
Miles/Year
47
Year Lifespan
441
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 41
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 32
wheel bearings have excessive free play 28
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. 25
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 25
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P226 UCL is a 2012 Vespa (douglas) PX125 in Red with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

The most common reason a Vespa (douglas) PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P226 UCL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa (douglas) PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 47 years. At 14 years old, this Vespa (douglas) PX125 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was P226 UCL registered?

P226 UCL is a 2012 Vespa (douglas) PX125, first registered on 1 April 2012.

Is P226 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P226 UCL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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