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LP12 URA

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

19,312 mi
Last recorded19,312 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 URA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 19,312 miles

Offside wing mirror broken

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 19,037 miles

no. plate deteriorating

slight corrosion on frame

Pass 15 Feb 2019 17,080 miles

no. plate in poor condition deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2019 17,080 miles

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

no. plate in poor condition deteriorating

Pass 22 Feb 2018 14,474 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 14,474 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 10,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 4,242 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 URA is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 URA, 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 URA registered?

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

Is LP12 URA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 URA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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