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AU05 DDV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 50cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

8,623 mi
Last recorded8,623 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DDV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine50cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2023 8,623 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 8,578 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 7,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 6,866 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Fail 9 May 2018 6,866 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 6,489 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 6,092 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 May 2015 5,846 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 21 May 2014 5,413 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 May 2013 4,714 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 4,303 miles

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 18 May 2011 3,845 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 1 May 2010 3,334 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 2,787 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 2,574 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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AU05 DDV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 50cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AU05 DDV, 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 AU05 DDV registered?

AU05 DDV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 May 2005.

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