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LX04 EJL

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

8,512 mi
Last recorded8,512 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EJL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 8,512 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2022 8,510 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2021 6,572 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 4,913 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 4,898 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 3,677 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 2,043 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 1,969 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 1,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 1,508 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 1,456 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 1,095 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 EJL is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 EJL, 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 EJL registered?

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

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The MOT history for LX04 EJL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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