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DK04 HHT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2024
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

30,556 mi
Last recorded30,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HHT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2023 30,556 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 3 Aug 2023 30,556 miles

Front Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front pads in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2023 30,536 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

front pads look to be in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2023 30,536 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

front pads look to be in poor condition

Pass 5 Apr 2022 29,749 miles

All direction indicators slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

battery insecure,but can not fall out

Pass 14 Sep 2019 29,713 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 29,153 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 29,153 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre is unsuitable (5.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 25,044 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 23,087 miles

Front tyre perished

Rear Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 22,873 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 218,851 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 218,851 miles

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2008 21,314 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 14,375 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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DK04 HHT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DK04 HHT, 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 DK04 HHT registered?

DK04 HHT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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