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V27 SKA

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

13,842 mi
Last recorded13,842 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV27 SKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 13,842 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2026 13,842 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2025 10,130 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2024 8,515 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 8,193 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 8,025 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 7,321 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 7,120 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 6,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 5,863 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 5,052 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 3,758 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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V27 SKA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 V27 SKA, 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 V27 SKA registered?

V27 SKA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2012.

Is V27 SKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for V27 SKA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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