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PF08 UKU

2008 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

14,029 mi
Last recorded14,029 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Piaggio Vespa12,926 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF08 UKU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 14,029 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 14,028 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Apr 2024 12,911 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2024 12,911 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 11,568 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 10,321 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 8,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 6,260 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre tread heavily distorted

Fail 20 Oct 2018 6,260 miles

Front Stop lamp not working switch inoperative (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear tyre tread heavily distorted

Pass 11 Oct 2017 4,921 miles

Rear tyre tread distorted

Fail 21 Sep 2017 4,918 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. front shock absorber (2.3.6c)

Rear tyre tread distorted

both tyres under inflated. front: 12 psi, rear: 10psi

Pass 23 Sep 2016 4,020 miles

Front tyre under inflated (6 psi

Rear tyre under inflated (4psi

Pass 21 Sep 2015 3,065 miles

Headlamp aim set on upper limit

Fail 12 Sep 2013 1,110 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 1,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 385 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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PF08 UKU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 PF08 UKU, 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 PF08 UKU registered?

PF08 UKU is a 2008 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 6 August 2008.

Is PF08 UKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF08 UKU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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