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SF12 EPL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

9,826 mi
Last recorded9,826 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF12 EPL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 9,826 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 9,746 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 6,872 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 4,997 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 4,065 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 4,065 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 2,773 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2016 600 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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SF12 EPL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 SF12 EPL, 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 SF12 EPL registered?

SF12 EPL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 August 2012.

Is SF12 EPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF12 EPL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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