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FD53 UYH

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Beige Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

32,481 mi
Last recorded32,481 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UYH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 32,481 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 31,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 31,193 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 30,570 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 29,404 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,075 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 28,675 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 27,556 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 26,684 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 26,684 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 24,068 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 21,817 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,075 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2012 16,302 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 15,096 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 4,539 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 4,539 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear shock absorber insecurely mounted (2.4.A.3b)

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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FD53 UYH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Beige with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FD53 UYH, 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 FD53 UYH registered?

FD53 UYH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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