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LV62 VML

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

11,307 mi
Last recorded11,307 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV62 VML
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 11,307 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2024 8,499 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 8,498 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2023 6,548 miles

center stand loose /worn

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 5 Oct 2022 6,529 miles

rear brake pads appear wearing low

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 30 Sep 2022 6,527 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Footrest insecure (6.2.12 (a))

rear brake pads appear wearing low

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 7 Sep 2021 6,270 miles

corrosion starting to underside

front brake had slight bind but freed up on test

Pass 30 Jun 2020 5,939 miles

slight corrosion on underside

Fail 29 Jun 2020 5,939 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

slight corrosion on underside

Pass 29 Mar 2019 5,609 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 4,461 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2016 4,440 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 3 Dec 2016 4,440 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

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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LV62 VML is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LV62 VML, 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 LV62 VML registered?

LV62 VML is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 November 2012.

Is LV62 VML safe to buy?

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