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AP09 PET

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

26,807 mi
Last recorded26,807 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP09 PET
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 26,807 miles
Fail 13 May 2026 26,807 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2025 25,613 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2025 25,613 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Shock absorber insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 23,535 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2023 18,605 miles

Central Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 13,559 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2021 10,093 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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AP09 PET is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 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 AP09 PET, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AP09 PET registered?

AP09 PET is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 2018.

Is AP09 PET safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP09 PET 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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