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AO12 FVJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2019
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,798 mi
Last recorded44,798 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2018
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 12514,349 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO12 FVJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 125
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2018 44,798 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2017 34,304 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Fail 25 Feb 2017 33,948 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Dec 2015 20,503 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 9 Dec 2015 20,503 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 18,445 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 18,445 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 125?

Based on 8,677 MOT tests across 963 vehicles.

81.1%
Pass Rate
1,139
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
963
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 221
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 140
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam 56
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 46
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AO12 FVJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.0% with a typical mileage of 14,349 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 Vespa LX 125 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 221 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AO12 FVJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 125 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 125 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AO12 FVJ registered?

AO12 FVJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 125, first registered on 31 March 2012.

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