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WU12 FXK

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

20,117 mi
Last recorded20,117 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU12 FXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 20,117 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 17,010 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 16,758 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2024 16,758 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2023 13,419 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 14,112 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 30,999 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 30,403 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 25,837 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 25,152 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 25,152 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,647 miles

front + rear tyres wearing unevenly

Pass 10 Sep 2015 15,867 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 15,504 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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WU12 FXK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FXK, 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

How do I check the history of WU12 FXK?

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What year was WU12 FXK registered?

WU12 FXK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is WU12 FXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU12 FXK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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