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LX04 EEW

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,279 mi
Last recorded10,279 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EEW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 10,279 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2025 10,276 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Central Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 10,268 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 9,981 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 9,491 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 9,315 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 8,544 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 7,939 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 7,636 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 6,778 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 5,874 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 5,874 miles

Brake lever insecure (3.1.2a)

Pass 17 Jan 2009 5,550 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2009 5,550 miles

Front Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 2,599 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 2,599 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a sticking brake (3.3.A1a)

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a severely juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

Roller brake test Neither brake control achieves an efficiency of 25% (3.3.A2b)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

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 EEW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 LX04 EEW, 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 LX04 EEW registered?

LX04 EEW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 April 2004.

Is LX04 EEW safe to buy?

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