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LK59 EHD

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

13,308 mi
Last recorded13,308 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 EHD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 13,308 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2025 13,308 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2024 13,308 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 24 Sep 2024 13,308 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2023 13,046 miles

Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess small amount of play on front lower engine mounts (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2022 12,073 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2021 11,895 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2021 11,895 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2020 11,643 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2020 11,643 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 10,637 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 10,635 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2018 9,466 miles

Front Brake caliper travel close to excessive (1.1.16 (e) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2016 8,780 miles

Front brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Feb 2015 6,932 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 5,545 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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 EHD is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 EHD, 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 EHD registered?

LK59 EHD is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 December 2009.

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