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LK59 EXA

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

9,973 mi
Last recorded9,973 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK59 EXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 9,973 miles

Central Rear Lower Corrosion but minimal will need attention

Pass 21 Feb 2025 8,249 miles

Rear Lower Minimal corrosion under seat and floorpan

Pass 22 Feb 2024 7,289 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2023 7,276 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 7,276 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 7,276 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2020 7,276 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 7,276 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 7,276 miles

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 7,276 miles

Front has reduced damping effect

Pass 4 Nov 2017 7,276 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 7,276 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2016 5,036 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 5,036 miles

Front Tyre valve stem damaged which could cause sudden tyre deflation (4.1.2c)

Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 6 Nov 2015 3,102 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 20,380 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2014 20,380 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 15,855 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 10,800 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 EXA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 EXA, 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 EXA registered?

LK59 EXA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2009.

Is LK59 EXA safe to buy?

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