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KF12 JFA

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

20,164 mi
Last recorded20,164 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF12 JFA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 20,164 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2025 15,954 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 13,416 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 11,520 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 9,420 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2021 8,485 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2021 8,485 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 8,102 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 7,950 miles
Pass 29 May 2017 5,885 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 5,821 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 4,010 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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KF12 JFA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 KF12 JFA, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KF12 JFA registered?

KF12 JFA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 31 December 2012.

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The MOT history for KF12 JFA shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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