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FA04 FJP

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

849 mi
Last recorded849 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 FJP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2020 849 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 552 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2018 552 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2009 411 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 704 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2008 704 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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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FA04 FJP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FA04 FJP, 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 FA04 FJP registered?

FA04 FJP is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is FA04 FJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA04 FJP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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