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LS12 MOD

2013 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

22,124 mi
Last recorded22,124 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS12 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 22,124 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 21,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 20,450 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2023 18,814 miles

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jun 2023 18,797 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 7,145 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 15,663 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 15,338 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 13,395 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 11,680 miles

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 11,678 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.2.B3a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 9,633 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 9,633 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear Stop lamp damaged and function impaired shows white light (1.3.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

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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LS12 MOD is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 LS12 MOD, 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 13 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LS12 MOD registered?

LS12 MOD is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2013.

Is LS12 MOD safe to buy?

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