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EU55 DVT

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

18,192 mi
Last recorded18,192 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 DVT
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2016 18,192 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 16,968 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 15,443 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 14,121 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 13,245 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2012 13,245 miles

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 13 May 2011 11,443 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 11,443 miles

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 9,253 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 9,252 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2009 7,876 miles

Front Brake disc(s) is slightly distorted (3.2.A1m)

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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EU55 DVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 EU55 DVT, 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 EU55 DVT registered?

EU55 DVT is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is EU55 DVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 DVT shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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