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VE59 AXX

2013 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 278cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

39,188 mi
Last recorded39,188 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Piaggio Vespa9,170 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE59 AXX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine278cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2026 39,188 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 35,704 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2024 35,704 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 31,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 31,679 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 31,320 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 31,312 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 30,884 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 30,278 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 24,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 20,786 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 18,806 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 13,807 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 AXX is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 278cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2013 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 9,170 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 VE59 AXX, 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 13 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 AXX?

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What year was VE59 AXX registered?

VE59 AXX is a 2013 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 March 2013.

Is VE59 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE59 AXX shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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