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OU04 CPE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,018 mi
Last recorded27,018 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 CPE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 27,018 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2024 27,018 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 26,463 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 26,463 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 25,053 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 25,053 miles

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

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 18,911 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 16,228 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 12,475 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 12,470 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 10,978 miles

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 4,844 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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OU04 CPE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 OU04 CPE, 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 OU04 CPE registered?

OU04 CPE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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