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LV12 GKU

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2022
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

43,893 mi
Last recorded43,893 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 GKU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2021 43,893 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 14,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 14,917 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 May 2019 14,806 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 14,806 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 May 2018 14,545 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 14,545 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 144,535 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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LV12 GKU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LV12 GKU, 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 LV12 GKU registered?

LV12 GKU is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2012.

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