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KA51 JKA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

15,126 mi
Last recorded15,126 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA51 JKA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 15,126 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2023 15,121 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 13,873 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 8,671 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 8,652 miles

ignition switch is not positive

rear brake lever is spongy when applied

Pass 7 Jun 2014 8,494 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 10,464 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 10,464 miles

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 10,364 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 10,247 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 9,762 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 9,762 miles

Rear Hydraulic brake control feels spongy (3.1.4a)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 8,063 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 Feb 2008 8,063 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

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

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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KA51 JKA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KA51 JKA, 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 KA51 JKA registered?

KA51 JKA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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