CarVerify

Free Car Check

LF13 NLN

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,882 mi
Last recorded6,882 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF13 NLN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 6,882 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2024 6,012 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2023 6,012 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 6,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible cords showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Fail 7 Jan 2022 6,012 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible cord also showing rhs (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Sep 2018 6,012 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 4,561 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 2,786 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LF13 NLN is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NLN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF13 NLN?

You can check the full history of LF13 NLN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LF13 NLN registered?

LF13 NLN is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 May 2013.

Is LF13 NLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF13 NLN shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF13 NLN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LF13 NLN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.