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LJ12 HXE

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,113 mi
Last recorded7,113 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HXE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 7,113 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Slight oil leak rear of engine

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 15 Aug 2025 7,113 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Slight oil leak rear of engine

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 19 Aug 2024 6,983 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 6,983 miles

Direction indicator not working Front left (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 6,293 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2022 5,623 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 5,456 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 5,240 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 5,047 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 4,726 miles

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

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 HXE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HXE, 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 HXE registered?

LJ12 HXE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 June 2012.

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