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AU04 MVH

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

24,617 mi
Last recorded24,617 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU04 MVH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 24,617 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 19,060 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

silent block worn

Fail 24 Apr 2014 19,048 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Outer Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 27 Sep 2012 18,037 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 15,977 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 12,670 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 9,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 7,197 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 6,944 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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AU04 MVH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 AU04 MVH, 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 AU04 MVH registered?

AU04 MVH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 July 2004.

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The MOT history for AU04 MVH shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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