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AU05 GWA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

16,947 mi
Last recorded16,947 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU05 GWA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 16,947 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Rear Suspension rod pin, bush or joint worn but not resulting in excessive movement H plate rear suspension/engine mount bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 14,535 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 14,535 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 13,818 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2018 11,023 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2011 10,981 miles

Rear Tyre is incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.2b)

Registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 10,981 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 10,976 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 10,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 9,372 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 GWA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GWA, 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 GWA registered?

AU05 GWA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 May 2005.

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