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LJ12 HWL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,666 mi
Last recorded25,666 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HWL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2025 25,666 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 25,666 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 25,666 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 23,781 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2021 22,291 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 21,724 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 20,835 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 15,474 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 10,576 miles

Front slight freeplay in front suspension arm

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 8,672 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 8,354 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 HWL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LJ12 HWL, 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 LJ12 HWL registered?

LJ12 HWL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2012.

Is LJ12 HWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ12 HWL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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