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AU05 DDK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

1,704 mi
Last recorded1,704 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DDK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 1,704 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 98,949 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 2 Oct 2024 98,920 miles

Front Brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25% (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 96,632 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 96,583 miles

Rear Brake indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 92,031 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity reduced only at low engine speed (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear tyres are tubeless type and are fitted with tubes

Fail 20 Sep 2022 92,031 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

front and rear tyres are tubeless type and are fitted with tubes

Pass 4 Oct 2021 87,202 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front tubeless tyre fitted with a tube

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

Fail 28 Sep 2021 87,101 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front front wheel bearing slightly noisey

Front tubeless tyre fitted with a tube

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 84,639 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tubeless tyre fitted with a tube

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

main beam tell-tale not working

Fail 6 Oct 2020 84,639 miles

Front Tyre is unsuitable direction incorrect to tyrewall instructions (5.2.3 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front tubeless tyre fitted with a tube

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

main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 30 Sep 2019 81,516 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

battery output low which slightly affects lights at low engine speed

high beam tell tale not working

rear mudflap insecure

Fail 28 Sep 2019 81,447 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white light (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

battery output low which slightly affects lights at low engine speed

high beam tell tale not working

rear mudflap insecure

spare tyre tread below limits

Pass 28 Sep 2018 75,962 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust noisey

headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Fail 28 Sep 2018 75,962 miles

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

Front Wheel fixing loose (multiple fixings) wheel rim/hub (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

exhaust noisey

headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 28 Sep 2017 72,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

headlamp main beam tell-tale not working

Pass 26 Sep 2016 70,355 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 8,543 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

battery output low which affected all indicators when other lights were being used at same time . when machine was ran for a while battery improved and indicators worked fine

Fail 28 Sep 2015 8,503 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

battery output low which affected all indicators when other lights were being used at same time . when machine was ran for a while battery improved and indicators worked fine

Pass 23 Sep 2014 66,690 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,212 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 61,653 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Fail 29 Sep 2012 61,653 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.5.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,593 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,822 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 48,800 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 38,577 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 38,577 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

Rear Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Stop lamp remains on when the brake is released (1.3.1e)

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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AU05 DDK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 AU05 DDK, 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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AU05 DDK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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