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AU55 CVE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

65,000 mi
Last recorded65,000 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 CVE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2022 65,000 miles

Front front shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Fail 20 Aug 2022 64,896 miles

All direction indicators missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump or bulge caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front front shock has some corrosion but not to excess

Pass 11 Aug 2021 64,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 63,978 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 62,164 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 62,148 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 58,867 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 58,867 miles

Central Front Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2017 44,447 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 41,738 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2014 41,663 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 40,967 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 23,474 miles

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

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 16 May 2011 22,524 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,771 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 14,819 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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AU55 CVE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU55 CVE, 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 AU55 CVE registered?

AU55 CVE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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