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FX04 FLC

2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

19,281 mi
Last recorded19,281 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET48,144 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 FLC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2015 19,281 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2014 17,584 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 17,544 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar motor bicycle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.2)

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 15,744 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 14,349 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 14,349 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Front Lower Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.2.B2a) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2011 11,941 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 9,182 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 8,189 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 5,014 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 3,019 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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FX04 FLC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.1% with a typical mileage of 8,144 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FX04 FLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FX04 FLC registered?

FX04 FLC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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