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ET04 BEC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

13,109 mi
Last recorded13,109 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET04 BEC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2022 13,109 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 12,487 miles

Central Front Brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 May 2019 11,318 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 10,864 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 10,316 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 9,728 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 8,612 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 7,883 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,869 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2009 7,101 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 7,101 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Front Tyre has a lump caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 4,805 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 4,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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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ET04 BEC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ET04 BEC, 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 ET04 BEC registered?

ET04 BEC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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The MOT history for ET04 BEC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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