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VK68 VFV

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

11,059 mi
Last recorded11,059 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK68 VFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 11,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 10,821 miles

exhaust bolt missing

Pass 17 Oct 2023 10,386 miles

bolt missing from exhaust

Pass 21 Sep 2022 9,971 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Front Upper Exhaust slightly loose silencer bolt missing (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 8,528 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 8,528 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

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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VK68 VFV is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 VK68 VFV, 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 8 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 VK68 VFV registered?

VK68 VFV is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 October 2018.

Is VK68 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for VK68 VFV 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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