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DK05 DWF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Green Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,495 mi
Last recorded51,495 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK05 DWF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 51,495 miles

Offside Rear Lower Hose split

Pass 16 Jun 2022 51,450 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 51,436 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2020 50,502 miles

Front Road spring corroded slight (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 May 2018 43,640 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 34,599 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 29,329 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 26,480 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Apr 2014 21,396 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 17,755 miles
Fail 13 May 2013 17,755 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2012 15,784 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 12,565 miles
Fail 21 May 2011 12,565 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) (sintered type) less than 1.0mm thick (3.2A1f(ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2010 12,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 7,502 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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DK05 DWF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Green with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DK05 DWF, 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 DK05 DWF registered?

DK05 DWF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 May 2005.

Is DK05 DWF safe to buy?

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