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EU04 WXB

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Cream Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,872 mi
Last recorded16,872 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 WXB
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 16,872 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 16,835 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 22 May 2018 16,830 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Steering operation restricted in free movement from lock to lock (2.1.4 (c))

Pass 24 May 2017 14,690 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 14,690 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front Brake disc(s) is excessively distorted (3.2.A1m)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Front Floor brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.C2d)

Pass 21 May 2016 13,288 miles

Front Brake pads not visible

Fail 10 May 2016 13,221 miles

Front suspension has excessive stiffness in the suspension movement. (2.3.6b)

Front Brake pads not visible

Pass 18 May 2015 12,429 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 11,381 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 10,223 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 9,319 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 13 May 2011 8,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 May 2010 7,147 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 6,055 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 4,935 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 3,699 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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EU04 WXB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Cream 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 WXB, 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 EU04 WXB registered?

EU04 WXB is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is EU04 WXB safe to buy?

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