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LF18 FTO

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,158 mi
Last recorded39,158 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF18 FTO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 39,158 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 35,545 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 32,710 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened -close to limit (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2023 28,099 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 28,099 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2022 22,321 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,611 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 16,611 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm r-tyre worn unevenly on rh side + below limit (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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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LF18 FTO is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 LF18 FTO, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF18 FTO registered?

LF18 FTO is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 March 2018.

Is LF18 FTO safe to buy?

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