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HX05 FFH

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,019 mi
Last recorded14,019 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX05 FFH
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2013 14,019 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2013 14,019 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 10,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 10,750 miles

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

Indicator switch defective (1.5.4)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 8,452 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2010 6,411 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 6,411 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Front Roller brake test Higher brake efficiency normally obtainable. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 5,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 4,156 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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HX05 FFH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HX05 FFH, 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 HX05 FFH registered?

HX05 FFH is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 10 March 2005.

Is HX05 FFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX05 FFH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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