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CN55 BLX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2023
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

5,434 mi
Last recorded5,434 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 BLX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2022 5,434 miles

Front Shock absorber has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Engine mounting/bracket damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 2,418 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 2,418 miles

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 May 2018 2,220 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 1,832 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 1,828 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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CN55 BLX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CN55 BLX, 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 CN55 BLX registered?

CN55 BLX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is CN55 BLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN55 BLX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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