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DK53 BKN

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

33,940 mi
Last recorded33,940 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 BKN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 33,940 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,969 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 30,969 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 27,786 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 21,015 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 16,642 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 14,550 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 14,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 10,084 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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DK53 BKN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DK53 BKN, 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 DK53 BKN registered?

DK53 BKN is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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The MOT history for DK53 BKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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