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LJ58 MKA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

11,855 mi
Last recorded11,855 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ58 MKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 11,855 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close only just visible tread on offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2024 11,845 miles

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

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

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit very close only just visible tread on offside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 10,013 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 7,987 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 7,306 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 5,681 miles

Stop lamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 29 Dec 2015 5,681 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 5,681 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 5,681 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 5,681 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 5,681 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 5,681 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 5,681 miles

Registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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 MKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 MKA, 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 MKA registered?

LJ58 MKA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 December 2008.

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The MOT history for LJ58 MKA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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