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DK08 DDO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Bronze Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

7,739 mi
Last recorded7,739 miles
Recorded on15 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK08 DDO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2021 7,739 miles

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2021 7,739 miles

Front Brake lever insecure (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Front Suspension pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2019 7,699 miles

Front Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 7,682 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly week (7.7 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2018 7,682 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))

Horn not working properly week (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2017 7,668 miles

Front brake effort is 18%

Pass 13 Jul 2015 7,511 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 5,239 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 5,292 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2012 5,286 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 5,121 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2011 5,121 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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 DDO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Bronze with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 DDO, 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 DDO registered?

DK08 DDO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2008.

Is DK08 DDO safe to buy?

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