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AU05 FTP

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

28,027 mi
Last recorded28,027 miles
Recorded on10 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 FTP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2014 28,027 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2014 28,027 miles

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

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Upper Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 28,027 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Fail 13 May 2013 28,027 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 28,027 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,044 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 21,020 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 17,630 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 15,157 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 FTP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FTP, 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 FTP registered?

AU05 FTP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 April 2005.

Is AU05 FTP safe to buy?

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