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WX62 DHV

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

16,829 mi
Last recorded16,829 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 DHV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 16,829 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 16,235 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2024 15,510 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 15,182 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 13 May 2023 15,170 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2022 14,591 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Fail 14 May 2022 14,591 miles

Front Wheel has a slightly distorted bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

exhaust bracket corroded

Pass 11 May 2021 14,290 miles
Fail 11 May 2021 14,290 miles

Front Brake caliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 11,584 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 8,628 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2018 8,628 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 6,340 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 6,340 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 6,331 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2016 3,624 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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WX62 DHV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WX62 DHV, 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.

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What year was WX62 DHV registered?

WX62 DHV is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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