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GX04 UVG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

1,705 mi
Last recorded1,705 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX04 UVG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 1,705 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 1,465 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 1,271 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 1,250 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 918 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 257 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2018 165 miles

Fuel cap leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 27,440 miles

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

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

Rear position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

Fail 9 Sep 2017 27,440 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Rear position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.3b)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2016 26,621 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 24,740 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

handlebars slightly loose

Pass 6 Oct 2014 22,571 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 19,646 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2013 19,564 miles

Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 17,260 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 15,272 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 15,242 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 11,258 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 10,967 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 10,541 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 7,719 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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GX04 UVG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 GX04 UVG, 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 GX04 UVG registered?

GX04 UVG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 August 2004.

Is GX04 UVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX04 UVG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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