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AE05 ETY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,098 mi
Last recorded26,098 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 ETY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 22 Apr 2026 26,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 23,577 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 23,136 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 22,756 miles

Offside Front o/side indicator crack in lens but working ok

Pass 19 Sep 2019 20,346 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Front wheel bearing slight noise?

Oil leak.

Pass 5 Sep 2018 19,350 miles

Front Front brake binding.

Front wheel bearing has slight noise?

Rear tyre Just Legal .

Pass 15 Jun 2017 17,838 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 16,427 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated Silencer (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 13,333 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 9,550 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 20 May 2013 6,049 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 6,037 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 5,453 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 4,824 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 4,035 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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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AE05 ETY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 13,888 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 AE05 ETY, 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 21 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 AE05 ETY registered?

AE05 ETY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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