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AU04 LJA

2004 Piaggio Liberty

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,488 mi
Last recorded14,488 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Liberty11,396 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 LJA
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 14,488 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2026 14,475 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Steering linkage locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 14,370 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake slightly stiff in operation

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2023 14,353 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Riders seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear brake slightly stiff in operation

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 13,331 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front slight cracking of rubber.

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit of 1mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear slight cracking of rubber.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 13,318 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 12,412 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 12,412 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 10,368 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 7,660 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 4,906 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 4,798 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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AU04 LJA is a 2004 Piaggio Liberty in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 11,396 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU04 LJA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AU04 LJA registered?

AU04 LJA is a 2004 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 12 July 2004.

Is AU04 LJA safe to buy?

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