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HX04 WTC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,081 mi
Last recorded12,081 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX04 WTC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 12,081 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 10,809 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Valve caps missing on front and rear

Fail 19 Jul 2013 10,809 miles

Nearside Handlebar handgrip not secure to handlebars. (2.1.1c)

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i)) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Front Steering control chaffing between components and not interfering with free movement of steering (2.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Valve caps missing on front and rear

Fail 2 Jul 2008 7,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively distorted bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front Wheel has an excessively eccentric bead rim. (4.2.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 7,380 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 6,148 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 WTC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTC, 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 WTC registered?

HX04 WTC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 June 2004.

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