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LK04 FHU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

15,882 mi
Last recorded15,882 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 FHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2017 15,882 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 15,761 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 15,761 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 15,153 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 15,149 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Fail 27 Feb 2013 14,127 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 14,127 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 14,127 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 14,127 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 12,499 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 9,929 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 7,417 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 5,202 miles

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

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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LK04 FHU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc 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 LK04 FHU, 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 LK04 FHU registered?

LK04 FHU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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