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LP12 OGC

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Multi-colour Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

7,723 mi
Last recorded7,723 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 OGC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 7,723 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 7,714 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2022 6,982 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 5,585 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2021 5,585 miles

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 May 2019 5,338 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 4,534 miles

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

Rear suspension bush has slight free play rear shock bush has play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 17 Mar 2017 3,042 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 3,042 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 513 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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LP12 OGC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Multi-colour with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.8% with a typical mileage of 9,871 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 LP12 OGC, 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 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LP12 OGC registered?

LP12 OGC is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 July 2012.

Is LP12 OGC safe to buy?

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