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LG12 UMS

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

8,335 mi
Last recorded8,335 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG12 UMS
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 8,335 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 6,565 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 6,538 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 5,533 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2022 5,533 miles

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

Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2021 5,509 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))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 4,935 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 4,347 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 4,289 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 2,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 1,106 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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LG12 UMS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LG12 UMS, 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 LG12 UMS registered?

LG12 UMS is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 March 2012.

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The MOT history for LG12 UMS shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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