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WU05 DXH

2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

19,476 mi
Last recorded19,476 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts15,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU05 DXH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa Gts
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 19,476 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 19,476 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 19,328 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 19,328 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 19,073 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 18,798 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 18,410 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 18,410 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 18,211 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 17,972 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 17,972 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 17,622 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 17,622 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 17,130 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 16,836 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 16,641 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 16,005 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 15,591 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 14,869 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa Gts?

Based on 4,492 MOT tests across 458 vehicles.

88.2%
Pass Rate
838
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
458
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 80
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 35
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 20
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 12
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WU05 DXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.1% with a typical mileage of 15,963 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 Gts fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 80 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WU05 DXH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WU05 DXH?

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What year was WU05 DXH registered?

WU05 DXH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa Gts, first registered on 31 August 2005.

Is WU05 DXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU05 DXH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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