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EU55 KSV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

14,056 mi
Last recorded14,056 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 KSV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 14,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 13,281 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit only 2/3 tread legal (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 12,712 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3 tread width legal (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 12,374 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 12,374 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 11,967 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 11,110 miles

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 29 Jun 2019 11,103 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2018 10,675 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2017 9,303 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 8,152 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 7,380 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 6,154 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 4,774 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 4,746 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 3,503 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 2,395 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 KSV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KSV, 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 KSV registered?

EU55 KSV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is EU55 KSV safe to buy?

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