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EU04 NFV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

4,551 mi
Last recorded4,551 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 NFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 4,551 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 3,568 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 3,452 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 45,573 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 41,981 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2017 41,981 miles

Brake pedal has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 38,738 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 38,277 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 31,619 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 26,712 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 26,712 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 18,985 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,827 miles

Front wheel has a loose wheel nut(s) (4.2.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 16,827 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 6,717 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 6,702 miles

Front suspension assembly has excessive free play in the pivot bearings. (2.3.2)

Nearside Steering lock stop missing (2.1.3)

Rear wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.4.A.2c)

rear no plate cracked

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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EU04 NFV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EU04 NFV, 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 EU04 NFV registered?

EU04 NFV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 April 2004.

Is EU04 NFV safe to buy?

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