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BX12 HGD

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

42,623 mi
Last recorded42,623 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX12 HGD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 42,623 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 43,207 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 41,562 miles

Frame Underside has Considerable Surface Corrosion

Pass 6 Jun 2023 38,770 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 38,285 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 38,285 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 37,567 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2018 33,367 miles

centre stand rusty

front tyre has uneven wear

fuel cap slight deterioration

rea shocker lower bush displaced

rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 6 Jun 2016 26,584 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 16,296 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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BX12 HGD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BX12 HGD, 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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BX12 HGD is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 2012.

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