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YX18 CCV

2018 Piaggio Ape

Black Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

3,009 mi
Last recorded3,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Ape4,288 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX18 CCV
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 3,009 miles

battery insecure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 2,957 miles

battery insecure

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 2,957 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2023 2,904 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

battery insecure

Pass 3 Mar 2022 2,808 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 2,724 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 2,670 miles

Front Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

items tied to offside of vehicle

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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YX18 CCV is a 2018 Piaggio Ape in Black with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 4,288 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YX18 CCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 8 years old, this Piaggio Ape is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX18 CCV registered?

YX18 CCV is a 2018 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 1 March 2018.

Is YX18 CCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX18 CCV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YX18 CCV have outstanding finance?

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