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DX59 FRZ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

17,130 mi
Last recorded17,130 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX59 FRZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 17,130 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 17,113 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 17,051 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 17,037 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 17,037 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 16,951 miles

front brake hose bracket broken but brake hose adequately supported

front tyre slightly perrished

Pass 23 Jul 2020 16,885 miles

front upper brake hose bracket broken but brake hose adequately supported

Fail 9 Jul 2020 16,880 miles

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

front upper brake hose bracket broken but brake hose adequately supported

Pass 17 May 2019 16,815 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 16,767 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 16,752 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 16,536 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2016 16,536 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 9 May 2015 16,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 16,404 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 12,136 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no ball on end of rear brake lever

Fail 19 Oct 2012 12,136 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

no ball on end of rear brake lever

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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DX59 FRZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DX59 FRZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX59 FRZ registered?

DX59 FRZ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 October 2009.

Is DX59 FRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX59 FRZ shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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