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AU05 DDZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

19,427 mi
Last recorded19,427 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DDZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2014 19,427 miles

Front suspension spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Rear spring corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4A1b(ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2013 18,647 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 13,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 22,806 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 20,647 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 20,646 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 7 May 2008 14,925 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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 DDZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DDZ, 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 DDZ registered?

AU05 DDZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2005.

Is AU05 DDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU05 DDZ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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