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KX59 DWA

2009 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

9,015 mi
Last recorded9,015 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2009 Piaggio Vespa12,446 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX59 DWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2009
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 9,015 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 8,647 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 8,316 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 8,260 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2022 8,074 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 8,074 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play excessive play/loose (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 7,513 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 7,290 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 7,035 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2019 7,035 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 6,345 miles

Rear suspension bush has slight free play engine mounts (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear tyre slightly feathered

Pass 15 Jul 2016 5,948 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 5,736 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2014 5,372 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 5,372 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2013 2,477 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 759 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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KX59 DWA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2009 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.3% with a typical mileage of 12,446 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 KX59 DWA, 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 17 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KX59 DWA registered?

KX59 DWA is a 2009 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 September 2009.

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