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HF05 HTZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

8,820 mi
Last recorded8,820 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HTZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2023 8,820 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 8,651 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 8,648 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 8,405 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2019 8,136 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 7,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2018 7,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit inner pad (1.1.13 (a))

Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 7,732 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 7,732 miles

Rear wheel spindle securing nut locking device missing (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 5,335 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 20 Nov 2013 5,178 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 4,744 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 4,744 miles

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 3,941 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 2,827 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 2,289 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 1,762 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 1,438 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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HF05 HTZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HF05 HTZ, 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 HTZ registered?

HF05 HTZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is HF05 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 HTZ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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