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HF08 VCC

2008 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,397 mi
Last recorded18,397 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF08 VCC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2016 18,397 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 17,913 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 17,913 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 14,858 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 14,858 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2013 12,456 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 9,644 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 7,410 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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HF08 VCC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 HF08 VCC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF08 VCC?

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What year was HF08 VCC registered?

HF08 VCC is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2008.

Is HF08 VCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF08 VCC shows 8 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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