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AY08 MOD

2014 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

1,343 mi
Last recorded1,343 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2014 Piaggio Vespa7,778 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 MOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2014
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 1,343 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 1,166 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 948 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 556 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 15 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 7 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 7 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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AY08 MOD is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2014 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.3% with a typical mileage of 7,778 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 AY08 MOD, 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 12 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was AY08 MOD registered?

AY08 MOD is a 2014 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 January 2014.

Is AY08 MOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY08 MOD shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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