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EU05 MKC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

11,950 mi
Last recorded11,950 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 MKC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine151cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 11,950 miles
Pass 28 May 2025 11,871 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 11,748 miles
Pass 25 May 2023 11,621 miles

HAS OIL LEAK REAR

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 May 2023 11,598 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested HEAD LIGHT LENS LOOSE (4.1.2 (b))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

HAS OIL LEAK REAR

Rear Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 May 2022 10,925 miles
Pass 26 May 2021 10,804 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 10,382 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 9,528 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 9,171 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 8,855 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 8,381 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2015 8,097 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 16 May 2014 7,394 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly scored (3.2.A1l)

Pass 8 May 2013 6,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 6,673 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 6,347 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 5,935 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 5,008 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 31 May 2008 4,508 miles
Fail 31 May 2008 4,496 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

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 MKC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MKC, 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 MKC registered?

EU05 MKC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is EU05 MKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 MKC shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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