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BX05 WHD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

37,137 mi
Last recorded37,137 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 WHD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2026 37,137 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,989 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 36,650 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 35,817 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 34,515 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2020 33,093 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2019 31,358 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 17,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 17,168 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 14,043 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 13,241 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 13,241 miles

Rear Registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 12,335 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 12,335 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2014 11,061 miles

Front Steering movement slightly stiff (2.2.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 9,876 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 8,906 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 5 Sep 2012 8,906 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 7,732 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 7,732 miles

Front Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 6,581 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 4,609 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 2,757 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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BX05 WHD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BX05 WHD, 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 BX05 WHD registered?

BX05 WHD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 July 2005.

Is BX05 WHD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BX05 WHD shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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