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LK09 MVP

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

16,239 mi
Last recorded16,239 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK09 MVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 16,239 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder slightly loose (1.1.10 (c))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear no brake light showing when brake applied (not shore if has a brake light switch)

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 16 May 2024 14,917 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake leaver feels knotchy

Front can not see brake pads

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

speedo inop

Fail 14 May 2024 14,917 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake leaver feels knotchy

Front can not see brake pads

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2023 13,240 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 9,076 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 8,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 5,391 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 4,376 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 2,787 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 2,744 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 2,231 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 1,439 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 MVP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MVP, 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 MVP registered?

LK09 MVP is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 2009.

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