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AR51 DEE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

16,803 mi
Last recorded16,803 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR51 DEE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2019 16,803 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2018 14,021 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 11,584 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 7,548 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 7,548 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 4,267 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 4,267 miles

Front Throttle has a significant change in engine speed whilst moving the steering from lock to lock (2.1.4)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 3,806 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2013 3,806 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 2,471 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 1,661 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2011 1,661 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 1,458 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 182 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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AR51 DEE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AR51 DEE, 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 AR51 DEE registered?

AR51 DEE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 May 2004.

Is AR51 DEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR51 DEE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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