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LE53 LCX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

31,266 mi
Last recorded31,266 miles
Recorded on31 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLE53 LCX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2025 31,266 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2021 31,256 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on edge & out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Rear advise rear break travel

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 28,199 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 26,014 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 26,014 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 16,793 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2017 16,791 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

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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LE53 LCX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 LE53 LCX, 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 LE53 LCX registered?

LE53 LCX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LE53 LCX safe to buy?

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