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DK58 GWE

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

23,309 mi
Last recorded23,309 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK58 GWE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 23,309 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 21,624 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2025 21,616 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2024 20,183 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Apr 2023 17,730 miles

Rear Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 15,226 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 15,220 miles

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

Front Brake disc fractured (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2020 12,792 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 11,074 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 11,057 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 10,086 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 9,577 miles

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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DK58 GWE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 DK58 GWE, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK58 GWE registered?

DK58 GWE is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2009.

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