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EU55 RUA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

4,073 mi
Last recorded4,073 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU55 RUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 4,073 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 4,014 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 3,953 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 3,912 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 3,857 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 3,379 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 3,287 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2016 3,207 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 3,184 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2015 3,184 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2013 2,987 miles

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

Unable to Inspect Rear Brake Pads, Can't see in the Given space.

Pass 20 Jul 2012 2,914 miles

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

Tyres Need Inflating.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 2,515 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 1,886 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 RUA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 RUA, 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 RUA registered?

EU55 RUA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 November 2005.

Is EU55 RUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU55 RUA shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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