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SN53 EKE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

14,540 mi
Last recorded14,540 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN53 EKE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2016 14,540 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 13,648 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 13,082 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 12,708 miles

Rear mudguard insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2012 12,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 11,579 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 11,579 miles

Fairings insecure and likely to impede the steering (2.1.2e)

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 10,043 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 10,043 miles

Rear Tyre has a bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2009 7,318 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 6,491 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 5,130 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2007 5,130 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

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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SN53 EKE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SN53 EKE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SN53 EKE registered?

SN53 EKE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 February 2004.

Is SN53 EKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN53 EKE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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