MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
32,925 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc has uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front brake (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy After market system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Rear tyre fitted to front wheel (5.2.3 (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear disc has uneven wear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake indicates a slightly grabbing brake Front brake (1.2.1 (c))
Exhaust noisy After market system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Front suspension has slight corrosion headstock (2.3.8)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm mounting (2.4.A.2d)
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)
Front suspension has slight corrosion headstock (2.3.8)
Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)
Rear suspension slightly corroded swingarm mounting (2.4.A.2d)
Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa?
Based on 355,016 MOT tests across 47,189 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA04 VSE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.
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 WA04 VSE, 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 VSE registered?
WA04 VSE is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 August 2004.
Is WA04 VSE safe to buy?
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