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W6 DKP

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

72,531 mi
Last recorded72,531 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW6 DKP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 72,531 miles

Front wipers smearing screen slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2025 6,136 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 6,136 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 71,030 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test bench seat

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing both

Pass 12 Sep 2024 5,853 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2024 5,853 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2023 70,115 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar drop links rubber bushes perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Both rear seat belt stalks missing.

Fail 18 Oct 2023 70,115 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front anti roll bar drop links rubber bushes perished/splitting. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arms bushes perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Rear Standard fitment seat belt missing Both rear seat belt stalks missing.

Pass 11 Jul 2023 5,255 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 5,234 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 68,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 4,874 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 67,034 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Sep 2021 67,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished with cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Perished with cords exposed. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 3,792 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 65,064 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 57,477 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 47,857 miles

clutch pedal high

Pass 10 Aug 2017 38,151 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,300 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,300 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 20,777 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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W6 DKP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 W6 DKP, 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 W6 DKP registered?

W6 DKP is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 September 2012.

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