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HF05 FFM

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Grey Petrol 125cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

67,256 mi
Last recorded67,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 FFM
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine125cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2025 67,256 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Need to bleed brake

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 57,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 5 Mar 2024 57,366 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 28,597 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 20,919 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 20,585 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 61,635 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 55,565 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 48,920 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 41,801 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 36,608 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 30,146 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 21,429 miles

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 12,276 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 12,276 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 12,276 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2009 10,574 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 10,569 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 9,209 miles

Nearside Brake lever is bent but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 16 Aug 2008 9,186 miles

Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

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

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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HF05 FFM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Grey with a 125cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 HF05 FFM, 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 HF05 FFM registered?

HF05 FFM is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 12 May 2005.

Is HF05 FFM safe to buy?

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