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LX04 EDF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

10,137 mi
Last recorded10,137 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EDF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 10,137 miles

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

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Nail in tyre ()

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 9,855 miles

Riders seat slightly loose lock broken. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 9,855 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Handlebar deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering mis-aligned (2.2.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Riders seat slightly loose lock broken. (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 8,598 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2017 8,598 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 6,602 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 17 May 2013 6,522 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 6,522 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

Pass 5 May 2012 5,925 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 5,024 miles

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 3,350 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 3,302 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2009 2,974 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 1,278 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 439 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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LX04 EDF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LX04 EDF, 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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LX04 EDF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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