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SP12 CVU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,775 mi
Last recorded2,775 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP12 CVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2026 2,775 miles

Rear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Fail 17 Jun 2026 2,757 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2025 315 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 286 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 115 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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SP12 CVU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SP12 CVU, 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

How do I check the history of SP12 CVU?

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What year was SP12 CVU registered?

SP12 CVU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 April 2012.

Is SP12 CVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP12 CVU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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