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LX04 EZF

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,899 mi
Last recorded13,899 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX04 EZF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 13,899 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2026 13,899 miles

Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 May 2019 13,727 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2014 13,670 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 13,670 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 12,338 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 10,326 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 21 Apr 2012 10,326 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Nearside Front Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front suspension lightly rubbing not affecting the movement of the suspension (2.3.6a)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 7,591 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 7,591 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 13 Apr 2010 6,840 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 5,055 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 5,055 miles

Front Brake hose is likely to be fouled or trapped by moving parts (3.2.B2c)

Front Direction indicator obscured (1.5.1a)

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 4,054 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 4,054 miles

Front Front position lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.3c)

Rear Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 3,227 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 EZF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EZF, 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 EZF registered?

LX04 EZF is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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