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PF05 EWS

2005 Piaggio Fly

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,845 mi
Last recorded16,845 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Fly12,925 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF05 EWS
MakePiaggio
ModelFly
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 16,845 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 16,845 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 15,225 miles

rear suspension stiff

Fail 3 Nov 2015 15,223 miles

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

rear suspension stiff

Pass 26 Nov 2014 12,598 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

front brake fluid level not clearly visable

some cracking in sidedwalls of front tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2013 11,729 miles

front tyre tread getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2012 11,220 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2012 11,220 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Stop lamp does not emit a steady light (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2011 10,673 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 10,204 miles

Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 25 Nov 2009 9,693 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 8,121 miles

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

How Reliable is the Piaggio Fly?

Based on 24,164 MOT tests across 3,918 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
1,483
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
3,918
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 507
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 491
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 274
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 196
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 182
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PF05 EWS is a 2005 Piaggio Fly in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Fly models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 12,925 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 Fly fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 507 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PF05 EWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Fly typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Fly is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PF05 EWS registered?

PF05 EWS is a 2005 Piaggio Fly, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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