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WA04 SOE

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2020
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,235 mi
Last recorded23,235 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 SOE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2019 23,235 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2019 23,235 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2018 23,154 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 23,154 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2012 21,857 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

off side mirror held in place with gaffer tape

Fail 21 Jun 2012 21,857 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

off side mirror held in place with gaffer tape

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,379 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 10,394 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 8,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 6,768 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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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WA04 SOE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WA04 SOE, 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 WA04 SOE registered?

WA04 SOE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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