Should I check the MOT history before buying a 2012 Piaggio Fly?

Yes. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. A full MOT history analysis will highlight patterns that a single test result won't reveal.

What corrosion should I look for when inspecting a 2012 Piaggio Fly?

Check brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that is expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.

How are tyres and brakes typically on a 2012 Piaggio Fly?

Tyres and brakes are the most common advisory items on vehicles of this age. Budget for replacement if they are near the limit, and factor this into your offer price.

How many 2012 Piaggio Fly vehicles have had dangerous defects recorded?

25% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Search the registration on CarHunch — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.

Is the 2012 Piaggio Fly reliable?

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles, the 2012 Piaggio Fly has a first-time MOT pass rate of 80.7%, indicating generally reliable for its class. Always check the full MOT history of any specific vehicle before buying.

What are common problems with the 2012 Piaggio Fly?

The most frequently recorded MOT issues on the 2012 Piaggio Fly are: Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (38.9% of vehicles), Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (34% of vehicles), Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (24.9% of vehicles). These figures are based on actual MOT test records — search a specific registration on CarHunch to see its individual history.

Do I need an HPI check when buying a 2012 Piaggio Fly?

Yes. The MOT history will not show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status. An HPI check covers these areas and should be part of any used car purchase.

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Piaggio Fly (2012)

274 real MOT outcomes analysed • 80.7% first-time pass rate

2012 Piaggio Fly

CarHunch analysed 274 real MOT records for the 2012 Piaggio Fly. Real test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — from verified DVLA records. Updated as new MOTs are recorded.
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The 2012 Piaggio Fly just edges out the UK average with an 80.7% first-time pass rate, but the real concern is that over a quarter of these scooters (25.2%) have recorded at least one dangerous defect during their MOT history—well above acceptable levels for a buyer. This is a genuine safety risk worth investigating on any individual example you're considering.

These machines sit at a modest 13,040 miles on average, which is reasonable for a 12-year-old scooter, and they typically rack up 1.13 failures and 3.2 advisories per test. Before committing to one, get a full MOT history printout and specifically ask the seller about any dangerous defect records, then have a trusted mechanic do a pre-purchase inspection focusing on braking and lighting systems.

We have limited data for the 2012 Piaggio Fly — treat the figures below as indicative rather than definitive.

⚠️ Over 1 in 5 of these vehicles have had a dangerous MOT failure at some point — usually tyres or brakes, and often a one-off issue rather than a persistent problem. The group stats won't tell you which one you're looking at.

First-time pass

80.7%

UK average ~80%

Around average

Dangerous (ever)

25.2%

At least once in MOT history

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Avg failures / car

1.13

Over 5.6 tests on record

High

Typical mileage

11k

Middle half: 7k–18k

For context

These stats describe 274 vehicles as a group. The specific vehicle you're looking at could be the one good example or the one outlier. Run its registration to find out.

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What tends to go wrong

Across 274 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Tyre wear 38.9%

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit · Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm · …

Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Lighting 24.9%

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam · Headlamp not working on dipped beam · Headlamp aim too high · …

Usually cheap to fix. Worth confirming all lights work before collecting.

Suspension & steering 9%

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect · Steering headbearing has slight free play · Steering movement slightly 'notchy' · …

Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.

Brake wear 7%

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit · Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick · Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake · …

Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2012.

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Before you buy a 2012 Piaggio Fly

Based on MOT data from 274 vehicles — here's what to check.

📋 Check the full MOT history. 25.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection →
📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 3,900 Piaggio Fly vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 28.2%

1,100

Black 25.6%

999

Silver 20.9%

816

White 16.5%

645

Red 8.3%

325

Grey 0.4%

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Piaggio Fly vehicles sit in the blue band. If the vehicle you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

11,230

typical

6,561

low mileage

18,189

high mileage

Half of all 2012 Piaggio Fly vehicles fall between 6,561 and 18,189 miles.

Is the mileage you're seeing normal?

✓ Under 6,561 miles — lower than most. Could be great, or could be a vehicle that rarely moved. Check test frequency and mileage progression in the MOT history.

✓ 6,561–18,189 miles — normal for age. This is where most 2012 Piaggio Flys sit.

⚠ Over 24,555 miles — higher than typical. Not necessarily a problem, but check service history and look out for advisory build-up on tyres and brakes.

2012 Piaggio Fly — Still on the Road

Numbers are thinning — 22% of 2012 Piaggio Flys are still active.

Numbers are declining — 39 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (22% of peak).

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.
* The 2020 dip reflects the government's COVID-19 MOT exemption, which allowed certificates to be extended by six months — fewer tests were conducted that year.

MOT History Averages

5.6

Avg MOT tests per vehicle

1.13

Avg failures per vehicle

3.2

Avg advisories per vehicle

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