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AU54 FDZ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,890 mi
Last recorded12,890 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 FDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 12,890 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

Pass 23 Feb 2012 11,947 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 11,947 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

battery flat.

Fail 14 Jan 2012 11,943 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

front tyre very under inflated.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 10,728 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 21 Jan 2010 9,636 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 9,636 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 4,531 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 4,531 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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AU54 FDZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AU54 FDZ, 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 AU54 FDZ registered?

AU54 FDZ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 October 2004.

Is AU54 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU54 FDZ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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