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LP12 SSK

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

19,740 mi
Last recorded19,740 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 SSK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 19,740 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 19,740 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 19,740 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 19,740 miles

Front Brake lever has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 19,740 miles

Front Brake lever is bent and the brake cannot be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 19,740 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 19,740 miles

Coolant leak oil leak ()

Pass 2 Oct 2018 19,740 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 19,740 miles

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

Rear Brake lever pivot has excessive free play bolt loose (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 18,793 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 13,767 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 13,767 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 11,026 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2015 9,462 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 5,394 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 1,393 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 SSK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 SSK, 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 SSK registered?

LP12 SSK is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 August 2012.

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