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VK62 OME

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,059 mi
Last recorded37,059 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK62 OME
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 37,059 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

FLAT TYRES 10 PSI FRONT 20 PSI BACK

Pass 15 Oct 2024 36,820 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 35,673 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2022 35,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 34,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 32,236 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2020 32,236 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 31,866 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 28,734 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 24,220 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2016 19,789 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2015 17,544 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2015 17,544 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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VK62 OME is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VK62 OME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK62 OME registered?

VK62 OME is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2012.

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