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DK04 HJA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,076 mi
Last recorded17,076 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HJA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 17,076 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2025 16,637 miles
Pass 14 May 2024 16,628 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 16,369 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 15,458 miles

Suspension ball joint worn, but not excessively Front pivot pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 14,996 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2020 14,996 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 14,996 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 14,996 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 14,982 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 14,976 miles

All position lamps do not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 14,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Jun 2017 14,959 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 5 May 2016 14,701 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 12,400 miles

Front wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 10,401 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 8,834 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 8,834 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 8,202 miles

Minor oil leak from rear hub

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,164 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearings are slightly rough (2.4.A.2c)

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 HJA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HJA, 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 HJA registered?

DK04 HJA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2004.

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