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EU05 TKE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Orange Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

31,595 mi
Last recorded31,595 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 TKE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 31,595 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Rear tyre valve perished

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 31,258 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 30,844 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 30,602 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,619 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 29,619 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 28,254 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 28,199 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 25,195 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 22,330 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 22,330 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 19,237 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 19,237 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))

Fail 6 Jun 2008 14,475 miles

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

Rear wheel insecure (4.2.3b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 14,475 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 TKE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Orange with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TKE, 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 TKE registered?

EU05 TKE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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