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HX04 VOG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

8,796 mi
Last recorded8,796 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 VOG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 8,796 miles

Central Front Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 7,420 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 7,266 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 7,266 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 5,466 miles

Bolt missing from kickstarter

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 5,464 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)

Bolt missing from kickstarter

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Jul 2014 4,173 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 3,366 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 3,366 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.5.3b)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 2,035 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 2,035 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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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HX04 VOG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VOG, 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 HX04 VOG registered?

HX04 VOG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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