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LC12 EHF

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

22,020 mi
Last recorded22,020 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 EHF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2025 22,020 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2025 22,020 miles

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

nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2024 22,020 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 22,020 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 22,020 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake drum significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 22,020 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 22,020 miles

Central All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

wind screen insecure

Pass 20 Apr 2021 22,020 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2021 22,020 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Nov 2018 21,191 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2018 21,189 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2017 16,159 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 15,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 10,010 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LC12 EHF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LC12 EHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC12 EHF registered?

LC12 EHF is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 9 May 2012.

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