CarVerify

Free Car Check

HF05 MFV

2005 Piaggio Liberty

Red Petrol 49cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

33,907 mi
Last recorded33,907 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Liberty12,095 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF05 MFV
MakePiaggio
ModelLiberty
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 33,907 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main under carriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust/studs corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 32,238 miles

Central Rear Lower Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Main undercarriage (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (1.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2023 30,103 miles

Front Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Split in lens (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Position lamp damaged but function not impaired Lens split (4.2.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 22,121 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2022 22,121 miles

Front Stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Wheel spindle locking device missing Split pin and securing nut cap missing (5.2.1 (d))

Indicator switch faulty Worn. (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 16,255 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 13,499 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 13,499 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 10,572 miles

Battery has low power/flat, advise attention.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake cable slightly stiff, advise renewal.

Fail 4 Dec 2018 10,566 miles

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Battery has low power/flat, advise attention.

Motorcycle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake cable slightly stiff, advise renewal.

Pass 16 May 2017 8,294 miles

Front Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Lower Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 27 May 2016 8,212 miles

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. rear to the right (2.5.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 8,212 miles

Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp horn (1.5.1c)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Motorcycle structure slightly corroded underside (6.1.1a)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. rear to the right (2.5.1)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 7,125 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 6,121 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 6,121 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 4,261 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 4,257 miles

Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.5.1c)

Rear reflector on motorcycle missing (1.4.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 3,124 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 2,035 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 1,078 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 441 miles

How Reliable is the Piaggio Liberty?

Based on 12,694 MOT tests across 1,990 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
720
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
1,990
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 159
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 125
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 124
Steering headbearing has excessive free play 122
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 104
Full Piaggio Liberty reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

HF05 MFV is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Liberty models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 12,095 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 Liberty fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 159 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HF05 MFV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Liberty typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Liberty is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HF05 MFV?

You can check the full history of HF05 MFV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was HF05 MFV registered?

HF05 MFV is a 2005 Piaggio Liberty, first registered on 2 August 2005.

Is HF05 MFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF05 MFV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does HF05 MFV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on HF05 MFV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.