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LU53 KAZ

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Brown Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

34,520 mi
Last recorded34,520 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU53 KAZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 34,520 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2025 33,781 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 33,528 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 32,692 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 29,196 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 25,304 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 24,505 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 24,477 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 22,338 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 19,680 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 13,081 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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LU53 KAZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Brown with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LU53 KAZ, 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 LU53 KAZ registered?

LU53 KAZ is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 August 2012.

Is LU53 KAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU53 KAZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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