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FX04 JWK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

7,504 mi
Last recorded7,504 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 JWK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2022 7,504 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 5,542 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 5,523 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel tap/carb (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing has excessive wear or free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 4,623 miles

Centre stand has slight movement

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever slight movement

Fail 3 May 2019 4,602 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Centre stand has slight movement

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake lever slight movement

Pass 21 Mar 2018 4,514 miles

number plate slightly delaminated

Pass 1 Feb 2012 4,012 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 3,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 15 Jan 2011 3,467 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 2,844 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 2,844 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 2,240 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 1,646 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 1,646 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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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FX04 JWK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FX04 JWK, 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 FX04 JWK registered?

FX04 JWK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 April 2004.

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The MOT history for FX04 JWK shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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