Piaggio Vespa ET4

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 124 cc

T872 BLNMOT history

T872 BLN is a grey petrol Piaggio Vespa ET4 first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2025 and it has passed 6 of 10 MOT tests, with 13,449 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2025
Mileage
13,449 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2024
MOT tests
10
6 passed · 4 failed
Per year
172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T872 BLN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa ET4
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2025
Latest MOT test
20 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T872 BLN was last recorded at 13,449 miles on 20 May 2024, 1,192 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Mar 2007: 10,138 miles, lower than 10,318 miles on 14 Mar 2007.
  • 31 Oct 2008: 1,102 miles, lower than 10,138 miles on 16 Mar 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
12,257 miles · 7 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
1,192 miles
Average per year
172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 13,449 miles
  • 2023 – 12,257 miles
  • 2021 – 11,192 miles
  • 2016 – 11,170 miles
  • 2008 – 11,033 miles
  • 2007 – 10,138 miles
  • 2006 – 10,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass13,449 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

10 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass13,449 miles (+1,192)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2025
    Odometer
    13,449 miles
    Test number
    527372800303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass12,257 miles (+93)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    12,257 miles
    Test number
    186274779711
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront front tyre beginning to show signs of cracking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  3. Fail12,164 miles (+972)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,164 miles
    Test number
    415017041265
    • DangerousStop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls both brakes do not emit a stop lamp. (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorDirection indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute all four indicators flashing too fast (4.4.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyre is beginning to show signs of cracking on sidewall.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))
  4. Pass11,192 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    11,192 miles
    Test number
    840389977133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail11,170 miles (+137)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,170 miles
    Test number
    370298079717
    • FailureExhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureSteering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)
  6. Pass11,033 miles (+9,931)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    11,033 miles
    Test number
    802036218312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail1,102 miles (-9,036)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    1,102 miles
    Test number
    634655108390
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)
  8. Pass10,138 miles (-180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    10,138 miles
    Test number
    191765177044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail10,318 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    10,318 miles
    Test number
    583113377088
    • FailureFront Brake caliper(s) securing bolt(s) missing (3.2.A1j)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
  10. Pass10,318 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    10,318 miles
    Test number
    174659366427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Questions about T872 BLN

Does T872 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T872 BLN expired on 19 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T872 BLN?
The MOT on T872 BLN expired on 19 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T872 BLN done?
T872 BLN was recorded at 13,449 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2024, an average of 172 miles a year.
Has T872 BLN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T872 BLN has failed 4 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T872 BLN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 16 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T872 BLN find?
T872 BLN passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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