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LC12 UFJ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

23,485 mi
Last recorded23,485 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC12 UFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 23,485 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 22,327 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 20,990 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2023 20,990 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 20,157 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 20,157 miles

Brake fluid not visible (1.1.10 (d) (iii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 17,548 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 14,512 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 13,192 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 13,192 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 11,513 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 11,501 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 8,505 miles

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

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

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 UFJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UFJ, 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

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What year was LC12 UFJ registered?

LC12 UFJ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 2012.

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