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DK54 FCE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

6,101 mi
Last recorded6,101 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 FCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2024 6,101 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 6,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 6,101 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 6,101 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 6,101 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 6,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 6,101 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2014 6,101 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

o/s/r indicator slightly dim

Pass 30 Sep 2013 6,101 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 6,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 6,101 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 6,101 miles

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 6,101 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 6,101 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 6,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 6,101 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 6,101 miles

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

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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DK54 FCE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DK54 FCE, 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 DK54 FCE registered?

DK54 FCE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 September 2004.

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