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DK04 PMX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

15,693 mi
Last recorded15,693 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PMX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 15,693 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 15,693 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2010 15,410 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 13,625 miles

slight perishing to front tyre sidewalls

Fail 7 Aug 2009 13,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Rear Brake lever cracked (3.1.2c) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a) DANGEROUS

slight perishing to front tyre sidewalls

Fail 11 Jul 2008 11,332 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Pass 11 Jul 2008 11,332 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 6,551 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear brake lever reserve travel close to minimum.

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 PMX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PMX, 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 PMX registered?

DK04 PMX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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