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DK04 HWE

2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

22,977 mi
Last recorded22,977 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET48,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 HWE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 22,977 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 22,808 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 22,542 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 22,291 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2021 21,939 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 21,508 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 21,508 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 19,179 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 19,179 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 16,975 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 14,750 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 12,418 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2014 10,270 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 8,356 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 6,976 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 5,447 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 5,447 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2008 4,699 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2007 5,064 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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DK04 HWE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 8,144 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Piaggio Vespa ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DK04 HWE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DK04 HWE registered?

DK04 HWE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 1 April 2004.

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