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FN05 EPF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

41,889 mi
Last recorded41,889 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 EPF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2021 41,889 miles

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Lense Cracked (4.2.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jan 2021 41,889 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamp(s) (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Lense Cracked (4.2.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 37,472 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2019 37,472 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 33,475 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 31,216 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 29,513 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2014 26,760 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 23,593 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2013 23,593 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2012 20,191 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2010 17,660 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 15,277 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 12,521 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 EPF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN05 EPF, 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 EPF registered?

FN05 EPF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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