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LK54 FDU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

27,538 mi
Last recorded27,538 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK54 FDU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 27,538 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2026 27,510 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 26,654 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 25,729 miles

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 23,189 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 22,258 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 21,411 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 21,410 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2017 21,410 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

centre stand damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2015 20,857 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 20,857 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 20,109 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 18,162 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 18,162 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Headlamp insecure (1.2.3b)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Aug 2011 16,868 miles

Front Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 16,868 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 15,683 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 13,493 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 12,203 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 12,203 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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 FDU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FDU, 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 LK54 FDU registered?

LK54 FDU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 October 2004.

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