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SM15 GDV

2015 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

9,467 mi
Last recorded9,467 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Piaggio Vespa6,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM15 GDV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2015
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 9,467 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 9,062 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 8,477 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 8,233 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 7,774 miles

Noise from rear drive/wheel

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jul 2022 7,744 miles

Nearside Front Lower Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Noise from rear drive/wheel

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 7,042 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 6,570 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 5,037 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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SM15 GDV is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2015 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.7% with a typical mileage of 6,926 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 SM15 GDV, 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 11 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 SM15 GDV registered?

SM15 GDV is a 2015 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 2015.

Is SM15 GDV safe to buy?

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