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LJ12 HXO

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

13,193 mi
Last recorded13,193 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ12 HXO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 13,193 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 May 2025 13,044 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 12,764 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 2 Oct 2020 12,296 miles

Headlamp lens damaged

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 11,236 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 10,379 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 8,384 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 8,384 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2015 6,853 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2015 6,853 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 1,574 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 HXO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HXO, 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 HXO registered?

LJ12 HXO is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2012.

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