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LK57 DWW

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

37,514 mi
Last recorded37,514 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK57 DWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 37,514 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 37,292 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 33,670 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 33,670 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2023 31,147 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 24,680 miles
Pass 15 May 2021 19,611 miles
Fail 15 May 2021 19,611 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 15,334 miles
Fail 18 May 2020 15,334 miles

Rear All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 11,024 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 11,011 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 11,011 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Apr 2012 10,825 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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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LK57 DWW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LK57 DWW, 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 LK57 DWW registered?

LK57 DWW is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 February 2008.

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