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EU05 OXG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 151cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

7,394 mi
Last recorded7,394 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 OXG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine151cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 7,394 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension corroded but not seriously weakened rubber block on top of the shocker , monitor it. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2025 7,254 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 6,117 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 6,066 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 5,993 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 5,964 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 5,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 5,878 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 5,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 5,697 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 4,834 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 3,112 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 1,218 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 1,193 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 1,069 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 930 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 930 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 OXG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 151cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 OXG, 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 OXG registered?

EU05 OXG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 April 2005.

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The MOT history for EU05 OXG shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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