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LJ09 HUA

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

61,314 mi
Last recorded61,314 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ09 HUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 61,314 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 58,779 miles
Fail 4 May 2024 58,779 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 May 2023 56,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2022 53,361 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2022 53,361 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 51,611 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2021 51,611 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 51,146 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 46,918 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 43,215 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 39,198 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 36,726 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 30,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front tyre uneveny worn due to underinflation

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,901 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 17,535 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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LJ09 HUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 LJ09 HUA, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LJ09 HUA registered?

LJ09 HUA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 May 2009.

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