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HW04 AUY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

11,476 mi
Last recorded11,476 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 AUY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 11,476 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 11,341 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 10,401 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2020 10,162 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 9,568 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 9,121 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 8,832 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 7,066 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 4,855 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 4,838 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 1,564 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 1,552 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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HW04 AUY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 HW04 AUY, 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 HW04 AUY registered?

HW04 AUY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is HW04 AUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW04 AUY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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