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KE04 XGV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

13,142 mi
Last recorded13,142 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE04 XGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,142 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 13,142 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Brake lever mounting insecure (3.1.2a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 12,790 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 12,128 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 12,128 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,260 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 11,260 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 10,689 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 10,381 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 8,827 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 8,827 miles

Front Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

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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KE04 XGV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver 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 KE04 XGV, 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 KE04 XGV registered?

KE04 XGV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2004.

Is KE04 XGV safe to buy?

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