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LK59 EFX

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

21,336 mi
Last recorded21,336 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 EFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 21,336 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 19 Sep 2025 21,336 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2024 21,336 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 21,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 21,336 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 20,319 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 20,319 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 19,419 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2019 14,616 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 14,614 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 14,620 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 26 Oct 2013 14,614 miles

Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b) DANGEROUS

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 May 2013 13,092 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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LK59 EFX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LK59 EFX, 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 LK59 EFX registered?

LK59 EFX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 November 2009.

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