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WJ12 EWL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

4,251 mi
Last recorded4,251 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ12 EWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 4,251 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 3,376 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 2,514 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2022 2,454 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 2,418 miles

Front Suspension arm pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 2,418 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2019 2,347 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 1,924 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2016 1,739 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 1,531 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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WJ12 EWL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WJ12 EWL, 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 WJ12 EWL registered?

WJ12 EWL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 April 2012.

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