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HX54 FGG

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 123cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

17,137 mi
Last recorded17,137 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX54 FGG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine123cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2025 17,137 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 17,137 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam when steering is turned (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 16,967 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 16,860 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2022 16,860 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 16,787 miles
Pass 29 May 2020 16,618 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 16,450 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 15,900 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 15,900 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 May 2017 15,469 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 18 May 2016 14,768 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 13,341 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 13,302 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,986 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 8,606 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 8,439 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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HX54 FGG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 123cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 HX54 FGG, 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 HX54 FGG registered?

HX54 FGG is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 November 2004.

Is HX54 FGG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX54 FGG shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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