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YX62 WDC

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

18,587 mi
Last recorded18,587 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX62 WDC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 18,587 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine mount/bush deteriorated

vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion

Fail 11 May 2026 18,587 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Road spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine mount/bush deteriorated

vehicle chassis showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jan 2025 17,379 miles

rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 13 Dec 2023 17,275 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 17,164 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2021 16,840 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2021 16,840 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 16,465 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 15,901 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

body work corroded

frame starting to get corroded

front & rear flex brake hoses starting to get corroded

front & rear wheels corroded

Pass 24 May 2018 15,480 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

exhaust corroded

frame & under panels corroded

front tyre wearing slightly

rear brake parts corroded

rear shock absorber starting to get weak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 14,616 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 14,616 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 13,410 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 13,410 miles

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

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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YX62 WDC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YX62 WDC, 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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YX62 WDC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 September 2012.

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