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LV12 WKL

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,474 mi
Last recorded27,474 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV12 WKL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 27,474 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2025 27,474 miles

Rear Brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 26,523 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 24,566 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2022 22,403 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 19,546 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 17,305 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2019 13,972 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 12,749 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 12,739 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 10,061 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 6,464 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 WKL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 LV12 WKL, 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 WKL registered?

LV12 WKL is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2012.

Is LV12 WKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV12 WKL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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