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FJ09 CAO

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,542 mi
Last recorded18,542 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ09 CAO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 18,542 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 18,542 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Mar 2025 18,493 miles
Pass 13 May 2023 16,483 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 13,344 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2021 13,344 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 23 Apr 2021 13,344 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 10,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2020 10,573 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2019 4,928 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 4,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 4,299 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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FJ09 CAO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 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 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FJ09 CAO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FJ09 CAO registered?

FJ09 CAO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 18 April 2009.

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