Piaggio Vespa LX 50 (2012)

131 real MOT outcomes analysed • 54.9% first-time pass rate

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

CarHunch analysed 131 real MOT records for the 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

This 2012 Vespa LX 50 has a notably weak first-time pass rate of just 54.9%, well below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these scooters struggle with MOT compliance. The good news is that dangerous defects are rare at 6.9%, so safety-critical failures aren't a major concern for buyers.

At nearly 10,000 miles on average, these machines are showing their age with an average of 0.61 failures and 1.5 advisories per test—typical wear items rather than structural problems. If you're considering one, budget for routine fixes on your pre-purchase inspection and expect regular maintenance to keep it MOT-ready.

Below average reliability 25.1% below UK average
54.9%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
7,960
typical mileage
4,527–13,931 middle half
6.9%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0.61
avg MOT failures per car
over 4.8 tests on record

What to check before buying a 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

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.
  • 📄 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 (99%) 130 54.5% 0.62
Other (1%) 1 100% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 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.

4,527
low mileage
7,960
typical
13,931
high mileage

Half of all 2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 vehicles fall between 4,527 and 13,931 miles.

2012 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 — Still on the Road

Numbers are declining — 23 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025 (34% of peak).

67 23 2015 2025

Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2015–2025.

MOT History Averages

4.8
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0.61
Avg failures per vehicle
1.5
Avg advisories per vehicle

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