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LD62 MSY

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,432 mi
Last recorded13,432 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD62 MSY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 13,432 miles

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 13,432 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 11,201 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy acceptable at half engine speed (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 9,147 miles

Exhaust noisy noisy but ok at half max revs (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 7,882 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 19 Mar 2021 4,296 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2021 4,296 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 3,823 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 1,904 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 223 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 72 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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LD62 MSY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LD62 MSY, 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 LD62 MSY registered?

LD62 MSY is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 September 2012.

Is LD62 MSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD62 MSY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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