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DK04 PFD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

32,217 mi
Last recorded32,217 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2016 32,217 miles

Offside Front Upper Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 30,899 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 30,899 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,891 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 26,649 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 24,445 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 24,445 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 24,444 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 5,143 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 PFD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 PFD, 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 PFD registered?

DK04 PFD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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The MOT history for DK04 PFD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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