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LF04 WUX

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,059 mi
Last recorded39,059 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF04 WUX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 39,059 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 39,059 miles

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Handlebar so insecure it is likely to become detached (2.2.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 35,429 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 34,038 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 34,038 miles

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 excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 34,038 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2015 34,038 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 34,038 miles

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

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Jul 2014 34,038 miles

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

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

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 34,038 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 29,271 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 22,723 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 16,708 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 16,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 10,144 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 4,690 miles

Rear 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 WUX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WUX, 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 WUX registered?

LF04 WUX is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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