CarVerify

Free Car Check

AE04 LGL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,797 mi
Last recorded12,797 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE04 LGL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 12,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2020 12,740 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 12,719 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 12,712 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has ply or cord exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2015 12,349 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 17 May 2014 10,227 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT FITTED

Fail 16 May 2014 10,179 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NUMBER PLATE LIGHT NOT FITTED

Fail 29 Oct 2012 9,815 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 9,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 8,533 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 7,510 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2009 6,580 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2009 6,580 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 5,553 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 4,362 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,720 miles

Front tyre tread worn unevenly.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AE04 LGL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 AE04 LGL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of AE04 LGL?

You can check the full history of AE04 LGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AE04 LGL registered?

AE04 LGL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 May 2004.

Is AE04 LGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE04 LGL shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AE04 LGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AE04 LGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.