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LK53 SSJ

2004 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,900 mi
Last recorded9,900 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2004 Piaggio Vespa11,300 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 SSJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 9,900 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 7 Jul 2009 5,531 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 4,828 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

body damage

front pads not visible

near side hand grip

Fail 10 Jun 2008 4,800 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.6) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

body damage

front pads not visible

near side hand grip

Pass 2 Mar 2007 4,473 miles

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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LK53 SSJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LK53 SSJ, 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 LK53 SSJ registered?

LK53 SSJ is a 2004 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 February 2004.

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