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AU53 HCN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,658 mi
Last recorded11,658 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 HCN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 11,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 11,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 11,658 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 11,656 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 11,656 miles

Front suspension spring corroded and seriously weakened (2.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2008 5,129 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 10,699 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 10,699 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 10,699 miles

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

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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AU53 HCN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 HCN, 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 AU53 HCN registered?

AU53 HCN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 January 2004.

Is AU53 HCN safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 HCN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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