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WT16 HZA

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

30,862 mi
Last recorded30,862 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWT16 HZA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 30,862 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 28,281 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2022 28,281 miles

Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn engine/suspention bearings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 23,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished slightly bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 23,501 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush perished slightly bottom shocker bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up wheel bearing carrier plate (5.1.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 18,365 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 18,365 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 14,073 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2019 14,073 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

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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WT16 HZA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 WT16 HZA, 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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What year was WT16 HZA registered?

WT16 HZA is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 July 2016.

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