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FJ08 FNV

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

17,212 mi
Last recorded17,212 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FNV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2026 17,212 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 16,456 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 16,456 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 14,809 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 14,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2022 12,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 11,906 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 10,750 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 9,785 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2017 9,772 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 9,772 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 9,772 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 9,772 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 9,772 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 9,772 miles

Cracking noted in tread grooves in front and rear tyres.

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2013 9,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 9,772 miles

Front Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Aug 2012 9,772 miles

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

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

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

front suspension slightly underdamped

Pass 5 Mar 2011 2,327 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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FJ08 FNV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FNV, 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 FNV registered?

FJ08 FNV is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 2008.

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