MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
53,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a))
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
No mirrors fitted.
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
No mirrors fitted.
Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
air box loose
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Rear Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)
Rear suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the rear suspension (2.4.A.3a)
airbox mountings broken
n/s shock absorber adjuster broken
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))
Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
How Reliable is the Piaggio B500?
Based on 1,476 MOT tests across 166 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX04 VNU is a 2004 Piaggio B500 in Red with a 459cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
Across all 2004 Piaggio B500 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.5% with a typical mileage of 18,018 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 B500 fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 53 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HX04 VNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio B500 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 22 years old, this Piaggio B500 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was HX04 VNU registered?
HX04 VNU is a 2004 Piaggio B500, first registered on 4 August 2004.
Is HX04 VNU safe to buy?
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