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EU09 FXJ

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

32,734 mi
Last recorded32,734 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU09 FXJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 32,734 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 28,864 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2024 28,864 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 28,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 26,346 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 24,581 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2021 24,581 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 23,514 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2019 21,652 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 17,807 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 17,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2017 13,819 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2017 13,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 10 Oct 2016 9,085 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 9,085 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2015 3,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 1,729 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 1,204 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 1,784 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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EU09 FXJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EU09 FXJ, 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 EU09 FXJ registered?

EU09 FXJ is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 July 2009.

Is EU09 FXJ safe to buy?

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