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LX08 FPO

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

30,176 mi
Last recorded30,176 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX08 FPO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2020 30,176 miles

On left hand lock stop steering grabbing

Fail 4 Jul 2020 30,175 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

On left hand lock stop steering grabbing

Pass 15 Jun 2019 27,882 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 27,882 miles

Front Fairings insecure but not likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 14 Jan 2017 26,664 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 26,664 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 26,374 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,333 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 22,227 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 21,045 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 15,684 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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LX08 FPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 LX08 FPO, 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 LX08 FPO registered?

LX08 FPO is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 August 2008.

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