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AE09 CAX

2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

17,401 mi
Last recorded17,401 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 509,244 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE09 CAX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa S 50
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 17,401 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 15,529 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 13,442 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 11,713 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2022 9,861 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2022 9,861 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 7,508 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 7,507 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 7,474 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 7,365 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 7,230 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 6,872 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,191 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 6,191 miles

Rear Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa S 50?

Based on 2,352 MOT tests across 288 vehicles.

83.6%
Pass Rate
563
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
288
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 30
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 23
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 21
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 16
Headlamp aim too low 15
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AE09 CAX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 9,244 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa S 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 30 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE09 CAX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa S 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa S 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AE09 CAX registered?

AE09 CAX is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa S 50, first registered on 7 April 2009.

Is AE09 CAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE09 CAX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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