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FJ08 FPO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

12,071 mi
Last recorded12,071 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FPO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 12,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 11,652 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2020 11,554 miles

Rear registration plate damaged but readable

Fail 14 Aug 2020 11,553 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm unevenly worn o.23mm in places (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate damaged but readable

tyre appears under inflated

Pass 11 May 2019 11,089 miles

front tyre tread just meets MOT criteria at this time as it is wearing unevenly and down to minimum limit in places

rear reg plate cracked but readable at this time

Pass 21 Apr 2018 9,589 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 8,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2017 8,790 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 8,718 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2016 8,718 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 8,403 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 7,324 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 6,178 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2011 4,446 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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 FPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FPO, 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 FPO registered?

FJ08 FPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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The MOT history for FJ08 FPO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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