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FN05 ETZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

11,741 mi
Last recorded11,741 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN05 ETZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2014 11,741 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 11,741 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 11,395 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 10,807 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 8,644 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 8,278 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 8,278 miles

Floor brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.C1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 7,442 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 5,691 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 5,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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 ETZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ETZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FN05 ETZ registered?

FN05 ETZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 July 2005.

Is FN05 ETZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FN05 ETZ shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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