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PXI 494

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,203 mi
Last recorded33,203 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPXI 494
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 11 Nov 2025 33,203 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 32,282 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 32,274 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2023 31,536 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 30,645 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2020 30,123 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 29,697 miles

engine has a slight oil leak.

Pass 25 Oct 2018 27,737 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 26,500 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 22,701 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 18,308 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 13,560 miles

long brake pedal travel

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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PXI 494 is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PXI 494, 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

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What year was PXI 494 registered?

PXI 494 is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 May 2012.

Is PXI 494 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PXI 494 shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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