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DK04 HJG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

16,744 mi
Last recorded16,744 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HJG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 16,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 16,744 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 16,407 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 4 Oct 2016 16,407 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 3 Oct 2015 15,320 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 14,128 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 11,862 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 11,862 miles

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 10,281 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 6 Oct 2012 10,281 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 8,639 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 8,639 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Jul 2010 7,436 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2010 7,436 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2009 5,780 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 4,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 2,964 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 2,964 miles

Front Brake fluid reservoir fluid level dangerously low (3.2.B1d)

Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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 HJG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HJG, 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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DK04 HJG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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