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FJ58 KOU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

25,354 mi
Last recorded25,354 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ58 KOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 25,354 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 25,354 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 22,066 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2020 17,755 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 54,507 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 52,660 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 52,660 miles

Riders seat insecure riders seat does not lock (6.2.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,329 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 43,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2015 43,240 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 6 Oct 2014 38,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 30,387 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 30,387 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Nov 2012 23,150 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 23,082 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 7,416 miles

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

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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FJ58 KOU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FJ58 KOU, 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 FJ58 KOU registered?

FJ58 KOU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 November 2008.

Is FJ58 KOU safe to buy?

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