Piaggio Vespa (2010)
2010 Piaggio Vespa
CarHunch analysed 1,174 real MOT records for the 2010 Piaggio Vespa. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2010 Piaggio Vespa has an 85.5% first-time MOT pass rate, which comfortably beats the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters are generally well-maintained. However, nearly 22% have recorded a dangerous defect at some point, which is a meaningful concern for a buyer—you'll want a thorough pre-purchase inspection.
At 13,012 miles average and 11,358 miles median, these Vespas show moderate usage for a 14-year-old machine, implying they've been ridden but not thrashed. The typical vehicle racks up 1.35 failures and 3.2 advisories per test, pointing to worn consumables rather than structural problems—budget for routine maintenance on brakes, lights, and exhaust before buying.
What to check before buying a 2010 Piaggio Vespa
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 21.9% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Piaggio Vespa vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Piaggio Vespa vehicles fall between 6,026 and 18,075 miles.
2010 Piaggio Vespa — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 357 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (42% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2010 Piaggio Vespa
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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21.9%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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15%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.8%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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10.3%
Front Wheel bearing has slight play
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9.8%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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8.5%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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7.7%
Headlamp not working on dipped beam
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2010. Counts include advisories and failures.
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