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MX04 UYK

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

12,866 mi
Last recorded12,866 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 UYK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 12,866 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2026 12,862 miles

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

Front tyre cracking and perished

Pass 19 Mar 2025 12,573 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy

Pass 14 Aug 2023 12,260 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 11,967 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2022 11,953 miles

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements size (0.1 (d))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2021 11,693 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 11,643 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 10,803 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 10,130 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2017 10,126 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2016 9,651 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 5,189 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 2,896 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 2,879 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 2,843 miles

engine cut on full right lock due to ignition barrel faulty

Fail 22 Jun 2012 2,843 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

engine cut on full right lock due to ignition barrel faulty

Pass 8 Jul 2011 2,640 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 2,311 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 2,289 miles

Registration plate does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2a)

Pass 15 Aug 2009 2,289 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 2,080 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 2,080 miles

Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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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MX04 UYK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MX04 UYK, 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 MX04 UYK registered?

MX04 UYK is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 May 2004.

Is MX04 UYK safe to buy?

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