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KE53 PXK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

16,773 mi
Last recorded16,773 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 PXK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Aug 2025 16,773 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases one exhaust stud missing (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Exhaust slightly loose (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2024 16,489 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases has small repair that is leaking slightly. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 16,006 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 15,716 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 15,716 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 15,162 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 14,660 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 14,659 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Roller brake test brake efficiency less than 27.5% overall (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2017 14,109 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey manifold stud broken (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 12,851 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 10,086 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 9,108 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 8,195 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 8,195 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 8,025 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2012 8,025 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 5,847 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 5,847 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 5,540 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 5,018 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 4,422 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 4,089 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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KE53 PXK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KE53 PXK, 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 KE53 PXK registered?

KE53 PXK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 January 2004.

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