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HW57 ASX

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

10,462 mi
Last recorded10,462 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW57 ASX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 10,462 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 9,241 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 6,136 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 4,510 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 3,977 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2021 3,977 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 630 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 442 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 42 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 42 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 27 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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HW57 ASX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HW57 ASX, 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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How do I check the history of HW57 ASX?

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What year was HW57 ASX registered?

HW57 ASX is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 2008.

Is HW57 ASX safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW57 ASX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HW57 ASX have outstanding finance?

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