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AE59 BDO

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,835 mi
Last recorded7,835 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE59 BDO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 7,835 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 7,832 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Sep 2024 2,224 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2024 2,224 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 1,772 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 1,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 976 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 21 Sep 2012 283 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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AE59 BDO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AE59 BDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE59 BDO?

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What year was AE59 BDO registered?

AE59 BDO is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 September 2009.

Is AE59 BDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE59 BDO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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