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YX66 AEA

2016 Piaggio Ape

Blue Petrol 218cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

14,521 mi
Last recorded14,521 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2016 Piaggio Ape1,466 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX66 AEA
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2016
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine218cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 14,521 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2025 14,490 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Sep 2024 13,973 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 13,341 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 12,529 miles

Central Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 125x12 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 11,447 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 9,923 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 9,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 8,501 miles

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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YX66 AEA is a 2016 Piaggio Ape in Blue with a 218cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2016 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 1,466 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 YX66 AEA, 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 10 years old, this Piaggio Ape is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YX66 AEA registered?

YX66 AEA is a 2016 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 12 October 2016.

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