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EU53 VAV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,565 mi
Last recorded30,565 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 VAV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2014 30,565 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 29,848 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Fail 27 Aug 2013 29,848 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be released smoothly (3.1.3d)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 26,414 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2012 26,414 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 6 Apr 2011 21,769 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 21,769 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Stop lamp missing (1.3.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 18,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 17,722 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 12,808 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 11,756 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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EU53 VAV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EU53 VAV, 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 EU53 VAV registered?

EU53 VAV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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