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WV68 SSK

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

13,783 mi
Last recorded13,783 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV68 SSK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 13,783 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 23 Apr 2026 13,732 miles

Nearside Brake lever is so short that the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2025 11,823 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2024 10,533 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement liknkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 10,499 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Lower Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement linkage (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2023 8,938 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 8,938 miles

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 7,479 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 7,479 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) 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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WV68 SSK is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 WV68 SSK, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WV68 SSK registered?

WV68 SSK is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 September 2018.

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