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E238 UOC

1988 Vespa PX125

White Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,429 mi
Last recorded18,429 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Vespa PX12514,140 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE238 UOC
MakeVespa
ModelPX125
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc
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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 18,429 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 18,399 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 18,399 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 18,284 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 18,284 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2021 18,099 miles

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2021 18,099 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2021 18,096 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel hub worn, but not excessively slight play in rear hub (5.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2020 17,963 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 17,398 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 16,592 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 16,500 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 15,961 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 15,209 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 15,209 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 14,934 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 13,904 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 13,229 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 13,016 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 13,016 miles

Centre Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Jul 2010 12,935 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 12,515 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 12,183 miles

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2008 12,139 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly rough. (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 9,083 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 8,436 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

Fail 3 Nov 2005 8,436 miles

Front Headlamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1)

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

How Reliable is the Vespa PX125?

Based on 1,317 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

80.8%
Pass Rate
422
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Direction indicator not working 21
Direction indicators not working 17
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 13
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 12
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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E238 UOC is a 1988 Vespa PX125 in White with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Vespa PX125 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 14,140 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 Vespa PX125 fails its MOT is direction indicator not working, accounting for 21 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E238 UOC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vespa PX125 typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 38 years old, this Vespa PX125 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E238 UOC registered?

E238 UOC is a 1988 Vespa PX125, first registered on 28 April 1988.

Is E238 UOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for E238 UOC shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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