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DK04 HWA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

31,686 mi
Last recorded31,686 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 31,686 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 29,701 miles

Central Rear Upper rear carrier weld brocken

Pass 9 Sep 2023 26,803 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 25,168 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 25,145 miles

Front mud gard

Pass 2 Sep 2019 24,822 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 24,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 30 Mar 2019 24,134 miles

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 22,818 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 21,070 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 20,052 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 19,438 miles

rear carrier is loose

Pass 13 May 2013 17,943 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 17,943 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 13,086 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 9 Apr 2011 11,302 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 10,316 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 10,316 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 8,593 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 6,484 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 6,484 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 5,954 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 HWA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HWA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DK04 HWA registered?

DK04 HWA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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