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EU55 KFG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

14,405 mi
Last recorded14,405 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 KFG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 14,405 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 12,895 miles

High beam tell tail light not working

Fail 10 Oct 2024 12,895 miles

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

High beam tell tail light not working

Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 11,865 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 11,324 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 11,257 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2020 11,146 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 11,147 miles

Central Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fuel cap ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Perished

Pass 23 Aug 2019 9,508 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 9,328 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 8,891 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 6,982 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 4,215 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 1,496 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 1,378 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 1,197 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 888 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 450 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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EU55 KFG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EU55 KFG, 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 KFG registered?

EU55 KFG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 October 2005.

Is EU55 KFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 KFG shows 18 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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