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LF53 CXA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

35,513 mi
Last recorded35,513 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CXA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 35,513 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 35,121 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,057 miles

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

Offside Mirror missing

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

Fail 16 Jun 2016 35,057 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Mirror missing

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

Rear position lamp incorrect colour (1.1.2b)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 20,131 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 20,131 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

left hand mirror missing

Pass 3 Jan 2014 19,808 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 19,808 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 19,632 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 19,632 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.2.B3b)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 18,875 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 17,632 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 15,622 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 12,729 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 9,974 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 9,974 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 7,485 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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LF53 CXA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LF53 CXA, 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 LF53 CXA registered?

LF53 CXA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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