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EU58 CBV

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,830 mi
Last recorded14,830 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU58 CBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 14,830 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 14,761 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2024 14,761 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working Not working from rear brake control. (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 14,733 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 14,673 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 14,613 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 13,129 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 13,128 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear position lamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 13,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 10,870 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 10,500 miles

Number plate light not working

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Fail 15 Sep 2012 10,500 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Number plate light not working

Rear Lower Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Oct 2011 10,504 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 10,500 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

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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EU58 CBV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.7% with a typical mileage of 12,926 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 EU58 CBV, 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 18 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EU58 CBV registered?

EU58 CBV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 30 September 2008.

Is EU58 CBV safe to buy?

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