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AY04 FFX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

16,960 mi
Last recorded16,960 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY04 FFX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 16,960 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 6 Nov 2024 16,960 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 13,365 miles
Pass 3 May 2022 11,859 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2021 11,489 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 11,394 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 10,091 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2016 9,224 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 9,211 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 6,988 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 3,474 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 2,861 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 2,851 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Pass 2 May 2013 2,793 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 19 May 2012 2,709 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 2,677 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 2,675 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 2,675 miles

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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AY04 FFX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AY04 FFX, 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 AY04 FFX registered?

AY04 FFX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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