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LF13 FET

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2025
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

29,184 mi
Last recorded29,184 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 FET
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2024 29,184 miles

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

Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 28,716 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2024 28,716 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake drum in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2023 25,771 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 24,806 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2022 24,806 miles

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2021 22,093 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 19,577 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 19,577 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2019 16,798 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 16,798 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 13,703 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 13,704 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2017 13,703 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released REAR BRAKE LEVER (1.3.1e)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released STOP LAMP REMAINS ON WHEN FRONT LEVER IS RELEASE (1.3.1e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 10,547 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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LF13 FET is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 LF13 FET, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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LF13 FET is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 2013.

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