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LK59 EGV

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

35,636 mi
Last recorded35,636 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 EGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 35,636 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2026 35,636 miles

Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 33,522 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 20 Mar 2024 33,515 miles

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

Front Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2021 33,399 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2019 27,060 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 24,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2017 23,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 16,580 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 13,673 miles

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2015 13,673 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 6,596 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2013 6,596 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a)

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 EGV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 EGV, 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 EGV registered?

LK59 EGV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2009.

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