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LP12 VCW

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,811 mi
Last recorded18,811 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLP12 VCW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 18,811 miles

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

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced footboards (under floor) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 May 2025 18,498 miles
Fail 6 May 2025 18,495 miles

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 17,540 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2023 17,499 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2023 17,499 miles

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2022 17,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 17,186 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 17,186 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2021 17,186 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 16,333 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 13,193 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 10,336 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 5,620 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 5,620 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 2,034 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 VCW is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

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

Is LP12 VCW safe to buy?

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