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VE59 AKW

2018 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

7,292 mi
Last recorded7,292 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2018 Piaggio Vespa4,407 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 AKW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Aug 2025 7,292 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 5,144 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 4,245 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 3,341 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 1,811 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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VE59 AKW is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2018 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 93.0% with a typical mileage of 4,407 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VE59 AKW, 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 8 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of VE59 AKW?

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What year was VE59 AKW registered?

VE59 AKW is a 2018 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 2018.

Is VE59 AKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 AKW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VE59 AKW have outstanding finance?

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