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RK08 HCV

2008 Piaggio Ape Van

Red Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

10,896 mi
Last recorded10,896 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK08 HCV
MakePiaggio
ModelApe Van
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2015 10,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 10,896 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2014 10,879 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.E.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

front brake cable rubbing tyre

nearside rear suspension and drive shaft have slight movement

Fail 30 Apr 2014 9,962 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch missing (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

plastic cover fouling handbrake

Pass 23 May 2013 5,319 miles
Fail 22 May 2013

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape Van?

Based on 1,066 MOT tests across 179 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
190
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
179
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
Stop lamp not working 20
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Headlamp not working on main beam 13
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 13
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RK08 HCV is a 2008 Piaggio Ape Van in Red with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

The most common reason a Piaggio Ape Van fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 28 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RK08 HCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape Van typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 18 years old, this Piaggio Ape Van is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RK08 HCV registered?

RK08 HCV is a 2008 Piaggio Ape Van, first registered on 10 June 2008.

Is RK08 HCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK08 HCV shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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