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RX54 SZD

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

19,788 mi
Last recorded19,788 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 SZD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2021 19,788 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2020 19,258 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 19,258 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 17,463 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 17,463 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Fail 24 Dec 2015 17,274 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension assembly excessive wear or free play in a front suspension component suspension doesn't return. (2.3.4)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 15,305 miles

Foot panel slighty broken.

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Front mudguard has slight crack.

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 12,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 11,095 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2012 11,095 miles

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

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

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 9,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 9,249 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 7,204 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 6,826 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 5,324 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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RX54 SZD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 RX54 SZD, 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 RX54 SZD registered?

RX54 SZD is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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