MOT Status
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20,053 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))
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))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
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))
Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)
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)
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)
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
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))
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))
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))
rear tyre on legal limit
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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