CarVerify

Free Car Check

HX04 UYH

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

9,723 mi
Last recorded9,723 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 UYH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2021 9,723 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 9,723 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate incorrect (0.1 (c))

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

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 8,693 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy Very slightly (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Showing signs of perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 8,270 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 4,728 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 4,156 miles

Brake locking device insecure (3.2.A1e)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 4,156 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 3,916 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))

Fail 26 Sep 2009 3,916 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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 23 Sep 2008 2,627 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 1,049 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HX04 UYH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 HX04 UYH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX04 UYH?

You can check the full history of HX04 UYH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HX04 UYH registered?

HX04 UYH is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 July 2004.

Is HX04 UYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX04 UYH shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HX04 UYH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HX04 UYH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.