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AU58 CVP

2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

22,383 mi
Last recorded22,383 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 5010,989 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU58 CVP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa LX 50
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2025 22,383 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 22,376 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 15,243 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

front brake lever has a temporary return spring fitted to it

Pass 12 Dec 2022 13,852 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 9,982 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 8,745 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 8,601 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 8,309 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 8,302 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 8,248 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 8,104 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 8,019 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 8,019 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate delaminated (6.3.1.d)

Battery poor

Pass 29 Aug 2013 5,608 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 4,349 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 3,197 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa LX 50?

Based on 7,599 MOT tests across 935 vehicles.

83.7%
Pass Rate
731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
935
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread not clearly visible 90
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 72
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 69
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 63
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 52
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AU58 CVP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 10,989 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa LX 50 fails its MOT is tyre tread not clearly visible, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU58 CVP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa LX 50 typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa LX 50 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AU58 CVP registered?

AU58 CVP is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa LX 50, first registered on 5 September 2008.

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