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FJ55 UOK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

20,920 mi
Last recorded20,920 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ55 UOK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 20,920 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 19,623 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 19,623 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2014 17,371 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 17,371 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged and function impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

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

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 14,499 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 11,292 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 11,292 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 9,197 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 700 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 5,528 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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FJ55 UOK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FJ55 UOK, 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 FJ55 UOK registered?

FJ55 UOK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 2 December 2005.

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