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EU55 KSO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,845 mi
Last recorded33,845 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 KSO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 33,845 miles

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

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

Top box mounting rack slightly loose, and bolt missing.

Pass 23 Aug 2024 33,346 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2024 33,346 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2023 33,243 miles

Exhaust - Starting to corrode badly.

Fail 21 Aug 2023 33,243 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Stop lamp switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))

Exhaust - Starting to corrode badly.

Pass 11 Aug 2022 32,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 31,394 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2020 30,305 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 29,040 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 26,975 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 25,588 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 24,865 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 23,705 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 22,339 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 21,116 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 19,040 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 19,040 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Rear Registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 17,150 miles

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 15,514 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,331 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 10,147 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 KSO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 EU55 KSO, 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 KSO registered?

EU55 KSO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is EU55 KSO safe to buy?

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