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DX55 MWL

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,800 mi
Last recorded16,800 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX55 MWL
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2023 16,800 miles

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

Front Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating CAN NOT BE APPLIED SMOOTHLY (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate by the operation of both brake controls (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 14,015 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 13,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 11,595 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 11,578 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 11,526 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 11,516 miles

Rear suspension bearing excessively deteriorated (2.4A.2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 15 Feb 2017 11,303 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 10,897 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 10,865 miles

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)

Rear suspension bush has excessive free play (2.4.A2a(i))

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

Light cracking to front tyre sidewall

Pass 6 Nov 2012 8,985 miles

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 8,616 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 8,207 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 7,593 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 7,364 miles

Front wheel bearings are excessively rough (2.3.5b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 7,364 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
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DX55 MWL is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,095 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DX55 MWL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was DX55 MWL registered?

DX55 MWL is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 24 November 2005.

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