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2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

9,363 mi
Last recorded9,363 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU55 EUR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 9,363 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2025 8,719 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 8,098 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2022 6,701 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 6,250 miles

Nearside engine/chassis bush slightly perished

Pass 23 Aug 2019 6,133 miles

1/ rear tyre at legal limits

Pass 11 Jun 2018 5,966 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 5,651 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 5,116 miles

Nearside Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 20 Mar 2014 5,078 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 5,078 miles

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 5,042 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 4,764 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 4,448 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 3,724 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 EUR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 AU55 EUR, 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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AU55 EUR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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