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EU55 MWG

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

13,892 mi
Last recorded13,892 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 MWG
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 13,892 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2020 13,741 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 13,741 miles

Front Brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 13,576 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 13,039 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 13,037 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 12,885 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 12,286 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 11,721 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 11,720 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2012 11,066 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 10,381 miles

Centre Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 9,749 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 8,117 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 MWG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 MWG, 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 MWG registered?

EU55 MWG is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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