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AU05 DFG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

9,337 mi
Last recorded9,337 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 DFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 9,337 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Front brake hose lower banjo fitting corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front mudguard repaired with cable ties

Rear Rear shock absorber operation slightly stiff

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Steering head bearings have slight play - with wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 9,163 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Corrosion on front brake banjo (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Mudguard insecure Repaired acceptably ()

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear shock absorber operation slightly stiff

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Steering headbearing has slight free play Wheel raised (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 8,936 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferrules and banjos (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure has cracks and a repair still serviceable ()

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 8,936 miles

Fuel pipe damaged perished to reinforcement (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ferrules and banjos (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Mudguard insecure has cracks and a repair still serviceable ()

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread has a crack (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Jan 2023 8,497 miles

Front front mudguard has a repair but is serviceable

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 8,122 miles

L/H side of front mudguard temporarily repaired & rear brake operation slightly stiff

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 7,972 miles

Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake lever not releasing correctly Cable stiff / hard to pull in (1.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 7,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 6,679 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 5,814 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2017 5,087 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 4,678 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired L/H/R lens missing - but has orange bulb. (1.5.3a)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

L/H/Side of front mudguard broken - but secure.

Pass 24 Jan 2015 4,450 miles

L/H rear section of front mudguard broken - mudguard still secure.

Pass 9 Jan 2014 3,803 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 3,254 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 3,252 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 3,012 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 3,012 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 2,233 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2008 2,233 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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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AU05 DFG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DFG, 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 DFG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2005.

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