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OU04 UPT

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,453 mi
Last recorded19,453 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU04 UPT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 19,453 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 19,427 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 19,235 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 19,087 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2017 17,595 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 17,559 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 17,331 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 17,331 miles

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,009 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 17,009 miles

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

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 23 Aug 2013 16,584 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 16,584 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 14,515 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 12,418 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2010 11,094 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 9,826 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 8,555 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 6,268 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 UPT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OU04 UPT, 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 UPT registered?

OU04 UPT is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 August 2004.

Is OU04 UPT safe to buy?

The MOT history for OU04 UPT shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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