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HF05 HVC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

625 mi
Last recorded625 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 HVC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 May 2013 625 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))

Pass 22 May 2013 625 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 614 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 16 May 2012 614 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates a binding brake (3.3.A1a)

Nearside Steering lock stop ineffective (2.1.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 618 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 618 miles

Rear Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 578 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 578 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 19 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 HVC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 HF05 HVC, 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 HVC registered?

HF05 HVC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 9 June 2005.

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The MOT history for HF05 HVC shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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