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AE05 LBV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

44,236 mi
Last recorded44,236 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 LBV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,236 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 39,258 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,477 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 19,079 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 16,929 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 16,929 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 8,476 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 2,487 miles

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

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 LBV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LBV, 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 LBV registered?

AE05 LBV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is AE05 LBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE05 LBV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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