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WU04 AFJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

18,818 mi
Last recorded18,818 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 AFJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 18,818 miles
Pass 30 May 2025 18,311 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 18,114 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 17,095 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 16,838 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2020 16,486 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 15,371 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 13,596 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 11,500 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 10,797 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 9,187 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 2,934 miles

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 2,934 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 1,534 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 27 May 2011 1 miles

Front brake lever has been modified not to my personal preference. Benefit of the doubt has been given to the vehicle presenter as no valid reason for rejection currently exists.

Pass 15 Jun 2009 7,140 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 May 2008 8,837 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 8,835 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Front suspension assembly component excessively bent (2.3.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (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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WU04 AFJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WU04 AFJ, 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 WU04 AFJ registered?

WU04 AFJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 August 2004.

Is WU04 AFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 AFJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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