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DK08 CKA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,570 mi
Last recorded18,570 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 CKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2024 18,570 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2024 18,557 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions fitted wrong way round (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2023 16,622 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2023 16,622 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls FRONT STOP SWITCH INOPERATIVE (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2022 12,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 12,996 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp light intensity significantly reduced wrong wattage bulb fitted (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2021 9,320 miles

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play movement in nut behind cover and split pin /bearings (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 7,481 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 7,481 miles

Registration plate incorrect too small (0.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 6,849 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 3,785 miles

Central Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 3,455 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 3,379 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 3,357 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 3,049 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 2,417 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

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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DK08 CKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DK08 CKA, 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.

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What year was DK08 CKA registered?

DK08 CKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 March 2008.

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