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AO57 DWK

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2023
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,074 mi
Last recorded7,074 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 DWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2022 7,074 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2022 7,074 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 7,074 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2021 7,074 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim rear tyre seriously under inflated. causing tyre to not seat correctly (5.2.3 (k))

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jun 2020 6,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 5,950 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2019 5,950 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 4,724 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 2,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 1,760 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 1,483 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2011 1,345 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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AO57 DWK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AO57 DWK, 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 AO57 DWK registered?

AO57 DWK is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 January 2008.

Is AO57 DWK safe to buy?

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