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LJ62 HZK

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

13,014 mi
Last recorded13,014 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ62 HZK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 13,014 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 12,031 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2024 12,031 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Nov 2023 10,954 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 9,657 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 9,657 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 9,657 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2019 9,657 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 9,657 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 9,657 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 9,009 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2017 9,009 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 6,128 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 6,128 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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LJ62 HZK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LJ62 HZK, 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 LJ62 HZK registered?

LJ62 HZK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 November 2012.

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