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LF04 KMU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,196 mi
Last recorded27,196 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 KMU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 27,196 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 26,298 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 1 May 2013 24,658 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 24,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 23,154 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 21,916 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 20,602 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 17,944 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 17,944 miles

Front Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 15,271 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 13,058 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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LF04 KMU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KMU, 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 KMU registered?

LF04 KMU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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