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LD12 EFS

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Maroon Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,346 mi
Last recorded43,346 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 EFS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 43,346 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 43,132 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 43,016 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 42,671 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 42,427 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 42,167 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 41,115 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 41,113 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 36,011 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 36,011 miles

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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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LD12 EFS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Maroon with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LD12 EFS, 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 LD12 EFS registered?

LD12 EFS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 March 2012.

Is LD12 EFS safe to buy?

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