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W10 WLX

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

21,747 mi
Last recorded21,747 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW10 WLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 21,747 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 17,317 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 13,319 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2024 13,319 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 9,441 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 9,255 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,491 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 7,963 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 7,949 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 7,885 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 6,143 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 4,255 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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W10 WLX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 W10 WLX, 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 W10 WLX registered?

W10 WLX is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 October 2012.

Is W10 WLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for W10 WLX shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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