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HF04 DGE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

21,812 mi
Last recorded21,812 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DGE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2024 21,812 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 15,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 9,347 miles

Rear unable to see rear brake pads

Pass 1 Apr 2021 8,166 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 8,166 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 6,341 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 4,554 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 1,884 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2016 1,884 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 6,382 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 5,693 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 5,612 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 5,587 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 5,587 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2011 5,356 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 3,633 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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HF04 DGE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 HF04 DGE, 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 HF04 DGE registered?

HF04 DGE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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