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DK54 OWO

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

9,360 mi
Last recorded9,360 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK54 OWO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 9,360 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 8,508 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 8,508 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 8,489 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 8,372 miles

oil leak from rocker cover ,dripping down to sump

Fail 15 Jul 2022 8,372 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

oil leak from rocker cover ,dripping down to sump

Pass 28 Jul 2021 8,210 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 8,036 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2019 7,609 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 7,609 miles

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 7,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 6,292 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front disc pads not seen

Fail 1 May 2015 6,263 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

front disc pads not seen

Pass 29 Apr 2014 4,603 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))

oil leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2013 3,109 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 2,237 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 2,237 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2007 2,224 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 OWO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 OWO, 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 OWO registered?

DK54 OWO is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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