Piaggio Vespa LX 125 (2010)
2010 Piaggio Vespa LX 125
CarHunch analysed 207 real MOT records for the 2010 Piaggio Vespa LX 125. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2010 Vespa LX 125 is a reliability concern: only 68.5% pass their MOT first time, well below the UK average of 80%, and nearly a quarter of these scooters (22.2%) have recorded dangerous defects at some point. That's a meaningful safety flag for a vehicle class where brake and lighting failures carry real consequences on the road.
The median mileage of 12,459 miles is relatively modest for a 14-year-old machine, suggesting these are weekend toys rather than daily commuters—yet they still average 1.27 failures and 2.5 advisories per test, pointing to wear and corrosion issues typical of scooters that sit idle. Before buying, insist on a full, recent MOT printout and have a trusted mechanic inspect the brakes, electrics, and chassis condition, as patch-and-carry-on repairs are common on this model.
What to check before buying a 2010 Piaggio Vespa LX 125
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- ⚠️ 22.2% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded. Enter the reg below — the full MOT history will show exactly what was flagged and whether it was resolved.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 206 | 68.3% | 1.28 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2010 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2010 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 vehicles fall between 6,685 and 19,962 miles.
2010 Piaggio Vespa LX 125 — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 51 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (37% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2025.
MOT History Averages
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