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LF04 HHY

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 48cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

18,267 mi
Last recorded18,267 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 HHY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine48cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 18,267 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2012 15,519 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 12,409 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2011 12,409 miles

Brake lever is so short and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Front Brake disc(s) excessively scored (3.2.A1l)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 9,311 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 9,311 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 5,908 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 3,922 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 1,702 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 1,702 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn control defective (1.7.2a)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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 HHY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 48cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HHY, 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 LF04 HHY registered?

LF04 HHY is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 June 2004.

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