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WK53 EAC

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

4,821 mi
Last recorded4,821 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 EAC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2009 4,821 miles

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Fail 29 Sep 2009 4,821 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Offside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 4,284 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre cracking, tread wearing stepped

Fail 23 Sep 2008 4,284 miles

Headlamp main beam warning lamp not working

Nearside Indicator tell tale not functioning (1.5.2)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front tyre cracking, tread wearing stepped

Pass 14 Apr 2007 2,098 miles

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear tyres cracking on the sidewalls

oil light flashing

Fail 13 Apr 2007 2,098 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear suspension component slightly corroded. (2.4.A.1a)

front and rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

oil light flashing

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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WK53 EAC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 WK53 EAC, 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 WK53 EAC registered?

WK53 EAC is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is WK53 EAC safe to buy?

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