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AE05 EUL

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

12,558 mi
Last recorded12,558 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EUL
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 12,558 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear possible rough transmission bearing

Fail 1 Sep 2025 12,553 miles

Nearside Brake lever insecure locking nut missing (1.1.2 (e) (i))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear possible rough transmission bearing

Pass 5 Sep 2024 11,924 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 11,828 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 10,231 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 7,053 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 5,565 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 5,529 miles

Front Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 29 Jul 2014 3,003 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 2,929 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 2,929 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 2,709 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,074 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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AE05 EUL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 AE05 EUL, 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.

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What year was AE05 EUL registered?

AE05 EUL is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 15 May 2005.

Is AE05 EUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 EUL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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