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WX62 GZB

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Red Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,586 mi
Last recorded52,586 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 508,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX62 GZB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 52,586 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2025 52,420 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2024 48,681 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 43,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2023 43,781 miles

Front Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 38,194 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 32,862 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 26,583 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 19,965 miles
Fail 12 May 2018 19,965 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2017 13,161 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 10 May 2017 13,161 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 16 May 2016 9,241 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 7,273 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
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WX62 GZB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Red with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WX62 GZB, 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

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What year was WX62 GZB registered?

WX62 GZB is a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 19 December 2012.

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The MOT history for WX62 GZB shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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