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FD53 UYV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

20,422 mi
Last recorded20,422 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD53 UYV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 20,422 miles

Nearside Rear Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 6 May 2015 15,148 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

Fail 6 May 2015 15,148 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

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

Nail in rear tyre

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

Pass 7 May 2014 10,996 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 10,996 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 32,790 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 31,109 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,109 miles

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 7 May 2011 27,961 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 18,506 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 17,313 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,313 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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FD53 UYV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 FD53 UYV, 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 UYV registered?

FD53 UYV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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