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LP12 VCU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

26,273 mi
Last recorded26,273 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 VCU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 26,273 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 26,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 26,273 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 26,273 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 21,659 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 16,395 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 16,395 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 12,570 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 12,570 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 12,499 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 12,499 miles

Stop lamp obscured lenss is broken (1.3.1c)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,121 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 11,121 miles

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

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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 VCU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 VCU, 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 VCU registered?

LP12 VCU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2012.

Is LP12 VCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LP12 VCU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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