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CF54 WMC

2005 Piaggio Ape

Black Petrol 218cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,129 mi
Last recorded2,129 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Ape4,470 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF54 WMC
MakePiaggio
ModelApe
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine218cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 2,129 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear driveshaft flexible coupling split

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear driveshaft flexible coupling split

pressed steel panels general corrosion

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2023 1,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear driveshaft donut splitting

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear driveshaft donut splitting

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 1,465 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 1,464 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 1,021 miles

Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 680 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 618 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 618 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside both (1.8)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Ape?

Based on 2,219 MOT tests across 561 vehicles.

81.0%
Pass Rate
214
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
561
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17
Registration plate lamp not fitted 16
Headlamp not working on main beam 14
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CF54 WMC is a 2005 Piaggio Ape in Black with a 218cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Ape models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.2% with a typical mileage of 4,470 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 Ape fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CF54 WMC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Ape typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Ape is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CF54 WMC registered?

CF54 WMC is a 2005 Piaggio Ape, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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