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VA12 KZB

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

4,221 mi
Last recorded4,221 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA12 KZB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 4,221 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 4,213 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Mar 2025 3,520 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 2,729 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 1,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 1,416 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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VA12 KZB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VA12 KZB, 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 VA12 KZB registered?

VA12 KZB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 August 2012.

Is VA12 KZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA12 KZB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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