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FJ08 FVC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,199 mi
Last recorded18,199 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 FVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 18,199 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 17,836 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 17,334 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2023 17,334 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2022 16,687 miles
Fail 26 May 2022 16,687 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2021 16,160 miles

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))

Fail 10 May 2021 16,160 miles

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))

Pass 22 May 2020 15,782 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 14,271 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 12,868 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 11,971 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2016 11,388 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 10,640 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,341 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 7,966 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,035 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2012 5,969 miles

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)

Fail 26 Feb 2011 4,151 miles

Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 4,151 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 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.

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