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LY12 FHT

2012 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2023
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,277 mi
Last recorded50,277 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2022
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa9,871 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY12 FHT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2012
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,277 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 50,277 miles

Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 47,349 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2020 46,271 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 45,167 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 44,739 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 44,736 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 44,736 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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LY12 FHT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LY12 FHT, 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 LY12 FHT registered?

LY12 FHT is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 July 2012.

Is LY12 FHT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY12 FHT shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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