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EU05 VCF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

27,326 mi
Last recorded27,326 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 VCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2016 27,326 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Just legal. (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2015 24,419 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 20,142 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 15,517 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 11,103 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 6,724 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 6,724 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 3,818 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 3,047 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 VCF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VCF, 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 VCF registered?

EU05 VCF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 July 2005.

Is EU05 VCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 VCF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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