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AO57 FWF

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

34,573 mi
Last recorded34,573 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO57 FWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 34,573 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 34,573 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 34,571 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 34,569 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 34,089 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 34,089 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Unable to see rear brake pad ware limit (rear wheel needs to be removed)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 34,089 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front tyre showing signs of cracking between treads

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 34,089 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front tyre showing signs of cracking between treads

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 29,275 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 29,274 miles

exhaust slightly loose

Pass 2 Apr 2014 29,219 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 25,989 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 19,972 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 19,972 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,001 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 15,001 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

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 FWF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

AO57 FWF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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