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LF04 AOT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,503 mi
Last recorded17,503 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 AOT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 17,503 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 17,452 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 15,441 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 15,441 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 15,159 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 15,159 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 13,666 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 11,696 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 11,408 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 10,441 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 9,860 miles

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 9,860 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 9,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2010 8,093 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2009 18,093 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2009 18,093 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 18,093 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2A1f(ii))

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 17,405 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2008 17,405 miles

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

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 11,862 miles

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

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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LF04 AOT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LF04 AOT, 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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LF04 AOT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 July 2004.

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