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DX54 EWW

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

8,921 mi
Last recorded8,921 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 EWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 8,921 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 8,302 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 8,299 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 8,299 miles

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Wheel fixing missing (multiple fixings) (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2018 25,570 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2017 8,882 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 38,869 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 20 Feb 2016 38,869 miles

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

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 33,747 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 23,763 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 23,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 20,326 miles

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

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 14 May 2011 12,735 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 10,733 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 10,733 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 8,222 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 8,222 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 6,831 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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DX54 EWW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc 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 DX54 EWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX54 EWW registered?

DX54 EWW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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