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WU12 BVD

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,169 mi
Last recorded6,169 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 BVD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 6,169 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2024 6,158 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 6,158 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 2 May 2023 6,158 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 5,980 miles

Engine mounting slight play

Pass 14 Nov 2017 5,440 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 5,440 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 5,455 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 5,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 Mar 2015 4,356 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 5 Mar 2015 4,356 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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WU12 BVD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WU12 BVD, 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 WU12 BVD registered?

WU12 BVD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 March 2012.

Is WU12 BVD safe to buy?

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