MOT Status
ValidMileage
34,241 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Front All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
Nearside Front Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Rear All direction indicators light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Rear All position lamps light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))
Nearside Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FJ08 CVM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 FJ08 CVM, 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 FJ08 CVM registered?
FJ08 CVM is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 June 2008.
Is FJ08 CVM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ08 CVM shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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