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ED51 COV

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,745 mi
Last recorded18,745 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED51 COV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 18,745 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 11,738 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,663 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 11,693 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 10,657 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 10,657 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 9,943 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 9,901 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive 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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ED51 COV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 ED51 COV, 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 ED51 COV registered?

ED51 COV is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 January 2009.

Is ED51 COV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED51 COV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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