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EU05 WXV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

37,538 mi
Last recorded37,538 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU05 WXV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 37,538 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 36,088 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 35,848 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 35,110 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2022 35,110 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 34,250 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 33,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 29,739 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 29,739 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 17,685 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 16,761 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 15,600 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Front mudguard missing

Rear brakes squeaks when applied

Pass 28 May 2014 11,684 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,679 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 11,538 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 11,453 miles

Front Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 11,200 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 11,024 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 8,891 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 WXV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 WXV, 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 WXV registered?

EU05 WXV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is EU05 WXV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU05 WXV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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