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DK04 PJV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

27,195 mi
Last recorded27,195 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PJV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 27,195 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2025 27,195 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2024 26,908 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

rear fender insecure

Fail 10 Feb 2024 26,908 miles

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

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

rear fender insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2023 23,002 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 22,713 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2022 18,074 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SPRING CORRODING

Fail 25 Feb 2022 18,059 miles

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing (5.2.1 (d))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Wheel spindle or securing nut(s) so insecure that wheel security or steering control is adversely affected (5.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EXHAUST CORRODED

FRONT LEVER BRAKE GRITTY

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

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SPRING CORRODING

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released ADJUSTED (4.3.2 (a) (iii))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 10,290 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2021 10,278 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 6,272 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 5,601 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 4,705 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 4,149 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 3,732 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 3,220 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 2,746 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 PJV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 PJV, 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 PJV registered?

DK04 PJV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 June 2004.

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