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LF53 ELJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2026
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

12,459 mi
Last recorded12,459 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF53 ELJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 12,459 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 12,459 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 12,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 12,388 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 12,376 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Fail 10 Feb 2020 12,376 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Rear Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear Tyre Pressure Very Low

Pass 19 Dec 2018 8,956 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 8,956 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2017 6,547 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 1,037 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 939 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 ELJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ELJ, 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 ELJ registered?

LF53 ELJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 February 2004.

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