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LJ58 KSE

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

69,731 mi
Last recorded69,731 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 KSE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 69,731 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2025 69,726 miles

Front Upper Engine mounting/bracket bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 62,154 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 57,517 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 52,929 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 52,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 50,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 50,750 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2018 45,556 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 45,556 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2017 40,710 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 40,710 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 35,833 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 35,833 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 31,493 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 31,493 miles

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 27,473 miles

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

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

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 27,473 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 22,066 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 22,066 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 16,887 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 11,031 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 KSE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KSE, 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 KSE registered?

LJ58 KSE is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 September 2008.

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