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PA04 AWW

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 149cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

9,619 mi
Last recorded9,619 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA04 AWW
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine149cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 9,619 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 9,619 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 May 2024 9,482 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 9,482 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 8,620 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 7,155 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 17 Oct 2019 7,155 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour flashes white light (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 5,926 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 5,035 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 4,669 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 3,635 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 123 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 3,612 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2012 3,603 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 3,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 3,578 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 3,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 3,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2008 2,557 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 2,420 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 2,420 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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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PA04 AWW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 149cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 PA04 AWW, 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 PA04 AWW registered?

PA04 AWW is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is PA04 AWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for PA04 AWW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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