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LC12 BCY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

22,613 mi
Last recorded22,613 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BCY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 22,613 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 21,176 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 19,654 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 17,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,429 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 12,429 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 11,825 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2018 11,825 miles

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

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,352 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 5,385 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 2,550 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1b)

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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LC12 BCY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 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 LC12 BCY, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LC12 BCY registered?

LC12 BCY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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