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DK54 FFD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

36,409 mi
Last recorded36,409 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 FFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2022 36,409 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 36,409 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2020 36,113 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2019 35,894 miles

Rear Brake cable excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 33,559 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 33,529 miles

body slightly rusty below floor plan.

Pass 6 Aug 2016 33,348 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2016 33,348 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2015
Pass 23 Aug 2014 31,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 31,108 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 24,611 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 24,611 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 15,328 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 12,810 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 12,000 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 8,289 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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DK54 FFD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 49cc 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 FFD, 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 FFD registered?

DK54 FFD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2004.

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