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LX04 EFD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

6,651 mi
Last recorded6,651 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EFD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 6,651 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 5,608 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2016 5,608 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 2 Oct 2015 264 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 264 miles

Front Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.2b)

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 10 Sep 2013 1,820 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 1,814 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cord exposed (4.1.2a(iii)

Pass 26 May 2011 1,789 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 1,786 miles

Rear Brake component is fractured (3.1.5)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 995 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 995 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 995 miles

Front Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 995 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2008 995 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.6)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (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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LX04 EFD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EFD, 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 LX04 EFD registered?

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

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