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LD12 ULO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

38,041 mi
Last recorded38,041 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD12 ULO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 38,041 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 38,039 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 38,039 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 36,195 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 36,195 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 29,866 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 29,866 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 24,097 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 24,097 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 20,731 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 20,720 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp not working both controls (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 15,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 15,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 19 Sep 2017 13,582 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Rear Right Hand Side (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2017 13,582 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Motorcycle structure slightly damaged Rear Right Hand Side (6.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 9,926 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 7,578 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 4,203 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 ULO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ULO, 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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LD12 ULO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2012.

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