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EU05 LDN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

24,000 mi
Last recorded24,000 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 LDN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 24,000 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2025 23,709 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 23,634 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 23,143 miles

Front Mudguard insecure

Pass 29 Jun 2018 23,108 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 22,739 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 22,446 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2015 22,445 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 20,376 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Pass 10 May 2013 19,721 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 18,682 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 14,135 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 14,135 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 9,659 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 6,094 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 2,236 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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EU05 LDN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 200cc 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 EU05 LDN, 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 LDN registered?

EU05 LDN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 20 May 2005.

Is EU05 LDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 LDN shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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