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VK12 CCU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,700 mi
Last recorded2,700 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK12 CCU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 2,700 miles

Front Front tyre has very slight perishing on sidewall

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Slight oil leak on lower part of engine

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

Fail 1 Apr 2026 2,700 miles

Front Front tyre has very slight perishing on sidewall

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Slight oil leak on lower part of engine

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

Rear Wheel fixing loose (single fixing) Central nut was loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 1,610 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2022 1,610 miles

Direction indicator not working warning lamp on dash not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam indicator light on dash (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle loose (5.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2016 1,412 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 1,125 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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VK12 CCU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VK12 CCU, 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 VK12 CCU registered?

VK12 CCU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 March 2012.

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