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PO53 FVA

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

28,639 mi
Last recorded28,639 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO53 FVA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 28,639 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 28,244 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2022 28,058 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2021 27,951 miles
Pass 25 May 2020 26,767 miles

Exhaust noisy Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 22,486 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 22,480 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 21,658 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 21,658 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 19,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 17,159 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 14,728 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 14,149 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 14,003 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,238 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 6,798 miles

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

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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PO53 FVA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 PO53 FVA, 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 PO53 FVA registered?

PO53 FVA is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 January 2004.

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The MOT history for PO53 FVA shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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