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K858 VDD

1993 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,694 mi
Last recorded20,694 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2024
Typical for 1993 Piaggio Vespa15,615 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK858 VDD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2024 20,694 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2024 20,694 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 20,692 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2023 20,692 miles

Central Rear Inner Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 20,692 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2020 20,692 miles

Front Brake lever not releasing correctly (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 20,692 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 20,685 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2017 20,674 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 20,671 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 20,660 miles

Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2015 20,527 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 20,527 miles

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.2.B3a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2014 20,398 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 20,214 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 20,094 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 20,093 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

second reflector is white in colour

Pass 23 Apr 2011 20,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 19,729 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 17,628 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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K858 VDD is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1993 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.7% with a typical mileage of 15,615 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 K858 VDD, 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 33 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K858 VDD registered?

K858 VDD is a 1993 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 April 1993.

Is K858 VDD safe to buy?

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