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LJ58 CDE

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

37,587 mi
Last recorded37,587 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 CDE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 37,587 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2025 37,587 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 37,587 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 37,587 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 37,587 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 37,587 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2022 37,587 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 35,795 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2021 35,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 32,932 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2020 32,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 29,665 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2019 29,665 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2018 24,368 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 21,117 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,257 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 17,257 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 17,257 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 17,257 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 15,273 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 13,700 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 13,700 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 9,171 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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LJ58 CDE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 LJ58 CDE, 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 LJ58 CDE registered?

LJ58 CDE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 October 2008.

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