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LX04 EFT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

5,124 mi
Last recorded5,124 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2024 5,124 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2024 5,124 miles

Front Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 5,118 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2022 5,058 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 4,918 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 4,899 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 4,701 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 4,651 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 2 Mar 2013 2,652 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 2,652 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 1,226 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 1,131 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 1,131 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 744 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 744 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 316 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 230 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 EFT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

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

Is LX04 EFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX04 EFT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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