Piaggio Liberty (2004)
2004 Piaggio Liberty
CarHunch analysed 199 real MOT records for the 2004 Piaggio Liberty. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2004 Piaggio Liberty has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 69.4%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, which suggests these ageing scooters are developing real mechanical issues. With only 9.6% ever flagged for dangerous defects, the reliability problems are annoying rather than outright unsafe—but you should expect faults.
These machines average just over 12,000 miles despite being nearly two decades old, indicating light use, yet they still rack up 1.41 failures and 2.7 advisories per test on average. Before buying one, factor in that you'll likely need minor repairs during its next MOT, and budget accordingly for brake and suspension work typical of this age group.
What to check before buying a 2004 Piaggio Liberty
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Mileage Distribution
Most 2004 Piaggio Liberty vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2004 Piaggio Liberty vehicles fall between 5,695 and 16,542 miles.
2004 Piaggio Liberty — Still on the Road
Numbers are declining — 10 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2024 (14% of peak).
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2014–2024.
MOT History Averages
Most Common MOT Issues — 2004 Piaggio Liberty
Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.
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32.4%
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam
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28.2%
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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21.3%
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
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18.5%
Exhaust slightly deteriorated
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15.6%
Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey
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13.3%
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort
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13.3%
Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm
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12.8%
Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect
Data covers a 3-year window centred on 2004. Counts include advisories and failures.
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