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LF53 CXV

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

4,081 mi
Last recorded4,081 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2012
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2012 4,081 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 10,788 miles

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.6)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 10,788 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 8,501 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2008 6,981 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 6,981 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 4,508 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 CXV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CXV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LF53 CXV?

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What year was LF53 CXV registered?

LF53 CXV is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 February 2004.

Is LF53 CXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 CXV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF53 CXV have outstanding finance?

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