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AE05 EUM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

14,106 mi
Last recorded14,106 miles
Recorded on24 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 EUM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2024 14,106 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2020 14,105 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

adv front and rear tyre sidewalls perished slightly

adv slight bind on rear wheel

Pass 19 Jul 2018 13,451 miles

adv surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components

Pass 24 Jul 2017 12,648 miles

Front Motorcycle structure slightly corroded Slight corrosion on underside of vehicle (6.1.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2016 12,026 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 10,934 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 10,670 miles

stand mounting point worn

Pass 23 May 2013 10,160 miles

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

battery flat

Fail 10 May 2012 9,603 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 10 May 2012 9,603 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 8,464 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort fall disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 8,464 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 8,917 miles

Outer Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Outer Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 7,848 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 6,658 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 5,621 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 EUM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM registered?

AE05 EUM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is AE05 EUM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 EUM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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