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LC12 BXA

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

10,089 mi
Last recorded10,089 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 BXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 10,089 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 9,244 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 9,159 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 8,545 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 8,374 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 8,369 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 8,365 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 8,365 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2016 8,355 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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LC12 BXA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BXA, 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 BXA registered?

LC12 BXA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 April 2012.

Is LC12 BXA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 BXA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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