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WF12 AVR

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,505 mi
Last recorded17,505 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF12 AVR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 17,505 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 17,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 16,396 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 16,368 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2023 16,160 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 16,160 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 May 2022 14,869 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 14,056 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2020 13,321 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 12,919 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 11,850 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 10,272 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 8,677 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 8,677 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 6,809 miles

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

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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WF12 AVR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF12 AVR, 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 WF12 AVR registered?

WF12 AVR is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2012.

Is WF12 AVR safe to buy?

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