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AE09 ARU

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

18,221 mi
Last recorded18,221 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2022
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 ARU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2022 18,221 miles

Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside floor corroded

underside has been coated in underseal

Pass 19 May 2021 18,193 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 18,121 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 18,121 miles

Suspension component has excessive wear or free play play in engine mount. (5.3.3 (d))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 18,121 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tyre at 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 18,090 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 15,015 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2016 15,015 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 16 May 2015 12,549 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 May 2015 12,549 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 9,020 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 7,481 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 7,056 miles

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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AE09 ARU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 AE09 ARU, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AE09 ARU registered?

AE09 ARU is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 March 2009.

Is AE09 ARU safe to buy?

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