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LJ13 HNC

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

61,614 mi
Last recorded61,614 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ13 HNC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 61,614 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2026 61,614 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2025 61,349 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 61,349 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2024 59,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 56,204 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 56,204 miles

Headlamp has more than 1/2 LEDs not functioning (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,298 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2022 52,298 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 49,752 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 48,826 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2020 48,826 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2019 45,426 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 44,783 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 42,236 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 23,750 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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LJ13 HNC is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 LJ13 HNC, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LJ13 HNC registered?

LJ13 HNC is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 March 2013.

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The MOT history for LJ13 HNC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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