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LK09 FHT

2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,078 mi
Last recorded38,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,054 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 FHT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 38,078 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 38,063 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 35,722 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 35,722 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 32,342 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2020 32,342 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 30,589 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 28,340 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 26,672 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 25,061 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2015 23,346 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 20,843 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 17,946 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 13,492 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 13,492 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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LK09 FHT is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 10,054 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 LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LK09 FHT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LK09 FHT registered?

LK09 FHT is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 14 March 2009.

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