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FN05 EKM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

23,557 mi
Last recorded23,557 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 EKM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2025 23,557 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 23,557 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2023 23,143 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 21,998 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 19,480 miles

tyre treads getting low in places

Pass 15 Oct 2020 18,799 miles

rear tyre tread out of shape

Pass 24 Oct 2019 18,209 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 18,166 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 17,636 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,623 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 17,348 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 17,249 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,772 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 13,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 11,221 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 8,069 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 5,976 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 5,639 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 4,781 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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FN05 EKM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 FN05 EKM, 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 FN05 EKM registered?

FN05 EKM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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The MOT history for FN05 EKM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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