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AU04 HXK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

15,970 mi
Last recorded15,970 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 HXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 15,970 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 28 May 2026 15,970 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 14,479 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2022 14,078 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear shock absorbers reduced damping effect

Pass 27 Mar 2021 11,648 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 11,526 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 11,125 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 11,125 miles

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 10,038 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 8,288 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 7,393 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 3,206 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 3,017 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

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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AU04 HXK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AU04 HXK, 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

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What year was AU04 HXK registered?

AU04 HXK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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