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SPA 20W

2014 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

8,994 mi
Last recorded8,994 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSPA 20W
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 8,994 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 8,994 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 8,148 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 7,439 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2023 7,439 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2022 6,364 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 4,872 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 4,010 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 3,859 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 15,476 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 14,903 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2014 14,903 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2013 13,765 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 13,475 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 13,133 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 12,860 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 11,363 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2008 8,863 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 7,101 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2006 5,199 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 9 Sep 2005 3,747 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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SPA 20W is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 7,778 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 SPA 20W, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was SPA 20W registered?

SPA 20W is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 April 2014.

Is SPA 20W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SPA 20W shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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