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LC59 FVW

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,940 mi
Last recorded51,940 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC59 FVW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 51,940 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 51,940 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 51,940 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light lens missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 51,940 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 47,283 miles

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 5 May 2018 47,269 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Offside Brake lever is damaged but the brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

rear tyre is badly worn at o/s edge replace ASAP

Pass 27 Apr 2017 38,290 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2015 32,094 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 32,094 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 28,134 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 20,477 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 13,491 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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LC59 FVW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 LC59 FVW, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LC59 FVW registered?

LC59 FVW is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 2009.

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