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CU10 DSE

2010 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

37,402 mi
Last recorded37,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2010 Piaggio Vespa11,940 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU10 DSE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 37,402 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 35,000 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2023 32,740 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2023 32,740 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motorcycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 30,913 miles

Front Mudguard insecure ()

Pass 21 Sep 2021 28,202 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 25,632 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 25,632 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 19,188 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 21 Apr 2017 16,742 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 16,742 miles

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 14,479 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2015 9,367 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 5,503 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 5,503 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

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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CU10 DSE is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2010 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.4% with a typical mileage of 11,940 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 CU10 DSE, 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 16 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CU10 DSE registered?

CU10 DSE is a 2010 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 July 2010.

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