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DK04 PPU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

36,671 mi
Last recorded36,671 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK04 PPU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2018 36,671 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 33,090 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 29,779 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 29,779 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 13 Jul 2015 20,072 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 20,072 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 13,723 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 13,723 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

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))

Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,628 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 11,844 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 10,653 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 10,587 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 9,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 7,669 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 PPU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 PPU, 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 PPU registered?

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

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