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LX09 FKZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,269 mi
Last recorded19,269 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX09 FKZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 19,269 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 19,269 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2024 19,269 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 19,254 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 19,156 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 18,483 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 17,896 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 17,896 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 17,487 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 17,432 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 17,432 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 16,422 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 14,598 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 14,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 12,053 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 12,053 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 9,754 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 8,405 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 8,405 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Nearside Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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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LX09 FKZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 LX09 FKZ, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LX09 FKZ registered?

LX09 FKZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 July 2009.

Is LX09 FKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX09 FKZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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