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LF04 KZA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

20,508 mi
Last recorded20,508 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 KZA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 20,508 miles

Central Front bike stand bolts loose

Nearside Rear Lower Mudguard insecure bolt missing ()

Pass 22 Aug 2023 20,459 miles

Front Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess front lower mount has a little free play (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 20,429 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 20,424 miles

Front Headlamp aim not tested light not working (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp switch allows the rear position lamp to be switched off when the headlamp(s) are on on dip (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements no lights working on dip front and rear position light (4.2.2 (a))

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Stop lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 19,542 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 19,536 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 19,300 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,786 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 17,755 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 16,581 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 16,580 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 15,514 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 30 Jun 2011 15,514 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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))

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 13,395 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 13,394 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 10,405 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 10,400 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 7,925 miles

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

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 KZA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KZA, 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 KZA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 31 August 2004.

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