MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
30,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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)
Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
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))
Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)
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)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is EU53 VAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for EU53 VAV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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