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EU05 UGV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

12,548 mi
Last recorded12,548 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 UGV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2025 12,548 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2024 11,281 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 9,715 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 9,707 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 9,699 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 9,692 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 9,683 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 9,678 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 9,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 9,558 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2015 9,498 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 9,386 miles

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

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 25 Jun 2014 9,386 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 9,249 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 9,111 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 8,810 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 8,454 miles
Pass 25 May 2009 7,175 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 5,512 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 UGV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 UGV, 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 UGV registered?

EU05 UGV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is EU05 UGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 UGV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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