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WX04 FHU

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

3,560 mi
Last recorded3,560 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX04 FHU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 3,560 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 3,560 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 3,560 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 3,560 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 3,560 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 3,560 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 3,560 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 3,560 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 3,560 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

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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WX04 FHU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WX04 FHU, 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 WX04 FHU registered?

WX04 FHU is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 April 2004.

Is WX04 FHU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WX04 FHU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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