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V15 COW

2013 Piaggio Ape

Yellow Petrol 218cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

450 mi
Last recorded450 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Ape884 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV15 COW
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2013
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine218cc
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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 450 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 425 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Jul 2024 425 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 May 2023 385 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2023 385 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 385 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Feb 2022 353 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 352 miles

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft gaitor showing signs of perishing

Pass 3 Jun 2019 346 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft inner cv boot deteriorated

Fail 3 Jun 2019 346 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Drive shaft inner cv boot deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2018 334 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 5 Jun 2017 308 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 308 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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V15 COW is a 2013 Piaggio Ape in Yellow with a 218cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.0% with a typical mileage of 884 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V15 COW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 13 years old, this Piaggio Ape is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V15 COW registered?

V15 COW is a 2013 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 25 July 2013.

Is V15 COW safe to buy?

The MOT history for V15 COW shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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