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LC12 UEW

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

3,262 mi
Last recorded3,262 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 UEW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 3,262 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 3,159 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 3,037 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 2,955 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2021 2,935 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 2,902 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 2,892 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 2,868 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 2,868 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 2,599 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 2,599 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 24 Dec 2015 2,099 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 UEW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LC12 UEW?

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What year was LC12 UEW registered?

LC12 UEW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2012.

Is LC12 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC12 UEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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