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AE08 NUC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

2,244 mi
Last recorded2,244 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 NUC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 2,244 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 2,154 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 15,815 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 15,804 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 13,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit slight cracking in-between treads (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2016 10,768 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 10,768 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 10,246 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 10,247 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 10,247 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 10,247 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(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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AE08 NUC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 AE08 NUC, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE08 NUC registered?

AE08 NUC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 2008.

Is AE08 NUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE08 NUC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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