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LK54 FCE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

36,692 mi
Last recorded36,692 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 FCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 36,692 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 36,672 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2025 33,290 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 33,180 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 29,266 miles

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 29,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 23,620 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 23,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake lever pivot has excessive free play (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 3 May 2018 20,434 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2017 17,593 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 May 2016 15,701 miles
Fail 13 May 2016 15,701 miles

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

Floor brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.C1b)

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

Fail 18 May 2015 14,129 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 18 May 2015 14,129 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2014 12,821 miles
Fail 11 May 2013 10,519 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 11 May 2013 10,519 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 8,784 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 8,505 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 6,631 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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LK54 FCE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LK54 FCE, 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

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What year was LK54 FCE registered?

LK54 FCE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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