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LB12 BLK

2012 Piaggio Liberty

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,813 mi
Last recorded16,813 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Liberty11,106 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB12 BLK
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 16,813 miles
Fail 14 May 2025 16,813 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 15,401 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023 15,410 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2022 15,401 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 15,401 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 14,803 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 14,803 miles

Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 13,095 miles
Pass 16 May 2018 11,402 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 16 May 2018 11,402 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2017 9,332 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 23 May 2016 7,694 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 23 May 2016 7,694 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated. (7.1.1.c)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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LB12 BLK is a 2012 Piaggio Liberty in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.7% with a typical mileage of 11,106 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LB12 BLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LB12 BLK is a 2012 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 15 June 2012.

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