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DX05 MKD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

21,348 mi
Last recorded21,348 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX05 MKD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2025 21,348 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 20,222 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 18,379 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 17,886 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 9,405 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 7,442 miles
Pass 19 May 2018 7,341 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 7,059 miles

Rear Brake disc(s) slightly pitted (3.2.A1l)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 6,973 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 6,941 miles

rear light not fitted correctly

Fail 6 Apr 2016 6,941 miles

Fuel cap does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement seal loose in cap (7.2.2b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Throttle operating incorrectly throttle sticks (6.2.1f)

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

rear light not fitted correctly

Pass 24 Apr 2015 6,661 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 6,639 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 6,170 miles

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

front tyre split and cracked but not to cords

Pass 25 Mar 2013 4,975 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 4,676 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 3,794 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 3,225 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 2,899 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 1,976 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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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DX05 MKD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX05 MKD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX05 MKD registered?

DX05 MKD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 April 2005.

Is DX05 MKD safe to buy?

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