CarVerify

Free Car Check

WG61 ECE

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Bronze Petrol 48cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

22,161 mi
Last recorded22,161 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG61 ECE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 22,161 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2024 20,320 miles

Rear Rear Brake Efficency Poor , Requires Attention

Pass 5 Oct 2023 19,580 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 19,580 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 17,181 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 14,132 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 13,260 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 9,012 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 7,143 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2016 6,731 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
Full Piaggio Vespa LX 50 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WG61 ECE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Bronze with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.2% with a typical mileage of 8,799 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WG61 ECE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 14 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WG61 ECE?

You can check the full history of WG61 ECE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WG61 ECE registered?

WG61 ECE is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 24 January 2012.

Is WG61 ECE safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG61 ECE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WG61 ECE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WG61 ECE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.