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LK09 FUJ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

44,490 mi
Last recorded44,490 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 FUJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 44,490 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2025 44,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2024 44,223 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 44,130 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2023 44,130 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 43,674 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2020 43,575 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 41,857 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 41,804 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2018 30,572 miles
Fail 11 May 2018 30,572 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 18,652 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 18,634 miles

Rear suspension bush excessively deteriorated (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 10 Nov 2015 16,758 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 16,715 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 13,967 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 10,335 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 10,272 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 10,272 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 9,747 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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LK09 FUJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 LK09 FUJ, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LK09 FUJ registered?

LK09 FUJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2009.

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