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EU05 FFT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

36,074 mi
Last recorded36,074 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 FFT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2018 36,074 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 33,296 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 30,765 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 22,489 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 19,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 19,257 miles

Nearside Front Lower Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,663 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2013 17,663 miles

Offside Front Lower Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 13,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 12,452 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 9,504 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 9,504 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the steering (2.5.1)

Fail 2 Jul 2009 8,737 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 8,737 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 8,599 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 8,599 miles

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

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

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

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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EU05 FFT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EU05 FFT, 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 EU05 FFT registered?

EU05 FFT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 May 2005.

Is EU05 FFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 FFT shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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