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FJ05 ZLO

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

11,036 mi
Last recorded11,036 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ05 ZLO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 11,036 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

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

Fail 20 Jul 2012 10,923 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Offside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp damaged but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

REGISTRATION PLATE DAMAGED

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 7,231 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 7,200 miles

Rear Front mudguard insecure (2.3.7)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Pass 7 Jun 2010 4,165 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 1,304 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 559 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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FJ05 ZLO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FJ05 ZLO, 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 FJ05 ZLO registered?

FJ05 ZLO is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 April 2005.

Is FJ05 ZLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ05 ZLO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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