MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
18,199 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
All direction indicators light intensity reduced (4.4.3 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Rear Stop lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) friction surface contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k)
Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
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 FVC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 FVC, 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 FVC registered?
FJ08 FVC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 March 2008.
Is FJ08 FVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for FJ08 FVC shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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