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LJ54 CKC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

13,369 mi
Last recorded13,369 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ54 CKC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 13,369 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2026 13,369 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 13,167 miles

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Apr 2024 12,852 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 12,489 miles

Offside Front Brake lever slightly bent

Pass 31 Mar 2022 12,073 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 11,695 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.5mm around the centre (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 11,290 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2019 10,643 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 10,555 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 8,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 8,541 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 8,541 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 8,491 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2011 8,235 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 8,235 miles

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

Rear Brake lever is damaged and the brake cannot be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,029 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 5,041 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 2,494 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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LJ54 CKC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 LJ54 CKC, 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 LJ54 CKC registered?

LJ54 CKC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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The MOT history for LJ54 CKC shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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