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WU12 BXG

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

10,165 mi
Last recorded10,165 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 BXG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 10,165 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 10,165 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 9,108 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 8,636 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 8,630 miles
Pass 11 May 2021 6,479 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 4,146 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 3,815 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 2,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 1,926 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 1,882 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 1,882 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 BXG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 WU12 BXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU12 BXG registered?

WU12 BXG is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is WU12 BXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 BXG shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WU12 BXG have outstanding finance?

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