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LB09 KUG

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

6,660 mi
Last recorded6,660 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB09 KUG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 6,660 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 6,660 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 6,330 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 6,330 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2016 6,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 1,966 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 2 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 6,385 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 6,385 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 6,385 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?

Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.

83.8%
Pass Rate
722
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
47,189
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 6,210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 3,809
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 2,327
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 2,314
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 2,123
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LB09 KUG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB09 KUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LB09 KUG registered?

LB09 KUG is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 August 2009.

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