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AU54 HMA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

8,240 mi
Last recorded8,240 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU54 HMA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 8,240 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 5,846 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 5,420 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2021 4,812 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 4,812 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2014 4,537 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 4,528 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 4,512 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 4,512 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 4,464 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 4,200 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 4,073 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 4,073 miles

Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

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

front tyre slighjtly out of shape

Pass 22 Nov 2007 2,175 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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 HMA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HMA, 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 HMA registered?

AU54 HMA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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