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LC09 MUE

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,392 mi
Last recorded25,392 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC09 MUE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 25,392 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2024 25,389 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 25,361 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 25,336 miles

Rear brake lever travel

Pass 24 Aug 2018 25,322 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,322 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play front engine mounting pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Aug 2017 25,322 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear suspension bush has slight free play front engine mounting pivot (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2016 25,102 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 20,005 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 11 Aug 2015 20,005 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2014 13,796 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2014 13,796 miles

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

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

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 12,300 miles

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 30 Aug 2013 12,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 7 Sep 2012 12,300 miles

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 9 Aug 2012 12,300 miles

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

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Offside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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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LC09 MUE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 LC09 MUE, 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 LC09 MUE registered?

LC09 MUE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 August 2009.

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