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PJ12 ZVC

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,753 mi
Last recorded13,753 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ12 ZVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2021 13,753 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pedal not releasing correctly and functionality of brakes affected (1.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Wheel hub worn to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2019 10,965 miles

Front tyre cracked & perished

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 8,646 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 8,646 miles

Rear Brake pedal cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 8,641 miles

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Front side wall cracking

Pass 28 Sep 2016 7,360 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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PJ12 ZVC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 PJ12 ZVC, 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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What year was PJ12 ZVC registered?

PJ12 ZVC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2012.

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