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VX16 MFO

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2024
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,845 mi
Last recorded17,845 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX16 MFO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 17,845 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2022 15,584 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 13,345 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 11,356 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 11,356 miles

Rear Vehicle identification number not legible small number plate (0.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2019 8,585 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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VX16 MFO is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 90.7% with a typical mileage of 5,493 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 VX16 MFO, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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How do I check the history of VX16 MFO?

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What year was VX16 MFO registered?

VX16 MFO is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 March 2016.

Is VX16 MFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX16 MFO 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.

Does VX16 MFO have outstanding finance?

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