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LD12 UBS

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

6,322 mi
Last recorded6,322 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 UBS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 6,322 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2024 6,322 miles

Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2023 6,322 miles

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy when wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 6,322 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 4,631 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 2,411 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 2,411 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 62 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 59 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 56 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 53 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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LD12 UBS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UBS, 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 UBS registered?

LD12 UBS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 2012.

Is LD12 UBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD12 UBS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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