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WV16 UVX

2016 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,891 mi
Last recorded6,891 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Vespa5,493 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV16 UVX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 6,891 miles

Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Front brake pads cracked

Pass 20 Oct 2020 6,396 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 6,396 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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WV16 UVX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WV16 UVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WV16 UVX?

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What year was WV16 UVX registered?

WV16 UVX is a 2016 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 August 2016.

Is WV16 UVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV16 UVX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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