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LJ58 FAU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

20,053 mi
Last recorded20,053 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 FAU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 20,053 miles

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

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Feb 2026 20,053 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2025 20,053 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2024 20,053 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2023 20,053 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 20,053 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 20,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 20,053 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 20,053 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 20,053 miles

Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 20,053 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 20,053 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 1 May 2018 20,053 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey rotten (7.1.1b)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 20,053 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 20,053 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively corroded seizing (3.2.A1b)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 20,053 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 20,053 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2015 20,053 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 20,053 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2014 20,053 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 20,053 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Fail 12 Mar 2013 14,181 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2013 14,181 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 7,087 miles

rear tyre on legal limit

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 FAU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FAU, 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 FAU registered?

LJ58 FAU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 November 2008.

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