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A18 VAC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

22,239 mi
Last recorded22,239 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 VAC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 22,239 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 22,181 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2023 22,071 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 21,989 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 21,901 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2020 21,568 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 21,548 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 21,277 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 20,367 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

seat catch broken.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,649 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 19,649 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 15,820 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 15,820 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 11,782 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 11,782 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 10,507 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 7,577 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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A18 VAC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.1% with a typical mileage of 11,300 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 A18 VAC, 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 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A18 VAC registered?

A18 VAC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 November 2004.

Is A18 VAC safe to buy?

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