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LJ12 BVA

2012 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,607 mi
Last recorded32,607 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 BVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 32,607 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 27 Sep 2025 32,607 miles

Forks slightly corroded (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 27,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2024 27,925 miles

Front Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 26,382 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 26,382 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2021 26,382 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 24,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 17,134 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 14,491 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 11,139 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2016 9,087 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 4 Mar 2015 7,063 miles

Rear Brake lever pivots excessively worn (3.1.3a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 7,063 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 7,063 miles

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 7,063 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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LJ12 BVA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 LJ12 BVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ12 BVA registered?

LJ12 BVA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 March 2012.

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