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LF53 CZC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

54,398 mi
Last recorded54,398 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 CZC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2017 54,398 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2015 49,209 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,695 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 39,695 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,677 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2013 33,677 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 22,098 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 22,097 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 21,328 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 20,112 miles

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

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 14,517 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 14,517 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 10,729 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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LF53 CZC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LF53 CZC, 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 CZC registered?

LF53 CZC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 February 2004.

Is LF53 CZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF53 CZC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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