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WV17 UWH

2017 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

7,662 mi
Last recorded7,662 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Piaggio Vespa5,293 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV17 UWH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2017
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 7,662 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2024 4,690 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 4,047 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 4,047 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2022 3,971 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2022 3,971 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 3,614 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 3,614 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2020

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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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WV17 UWH is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2017 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 92.8% with a typical mileage of 5,293 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 WV17 UWH, 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 9 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 WV17 UWH registered?

WV17 UWH is a 2017 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2017.

Is WV17 UWH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV17 UWH shows 9 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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