CarVerify

Free Car Check

BX58 WFF

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jan 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

29,083 mi
Last recorded29,083 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX58 WFF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 29,083 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 28,559 miles

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 28,513 miles

Nearside Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Central Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 23,979 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2022 22,639 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 22,639 miles

Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 20,566 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 18,692 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 17,789 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 17,789 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 17,786 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 17,667 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 17,607 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 11,481 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

rear brake needs adjusting

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BX58 WFF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 BX58 WFF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BX58 WFF?

You can check the full history of BX58 WFF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BX58 WFF registered?

BX58 WFF is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 November 2008.

Is BX58 WFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX58 WFF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BX58 WFF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BX58 WFF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.