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LK08 NVA

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,706 mi
Last recorded19,706 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK08 NVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 19,706 miles

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Fail 17 Sep 2025 19,706 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust corroded

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 18,568 miles

Front windshield damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2024 18,568 miles

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

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

Front windshield damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2023 14,834 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

tyre pressures very low

Fail 11 Oct 2023 14,834 miles

Front windscreen damaged

Nearside Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.4 (a))

tyre pressures very low

Pass 23 Jun 2021 14,539 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 12,376 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2020 12,376 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 11,922 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 11,922 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 10,726 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2018 10,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 9,437 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 8,193 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 6,983 miles

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Pass 23 Jul 2014 5,581 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 5,571 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

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Pass 19 Jul 2013 4,176 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 2,585 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 682 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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LK08 NVA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LK08 NVA, 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 LK08 NVA registered?

LK08 NVA is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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