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HX55 BUE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

12,048 mi
Last recorded12,048 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 BUE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 12,048 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2025 11,988 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2024 11,917 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 11,852 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2020 11,260 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 10,004 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 8,892 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 6,864 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 6,842 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Fail 4 Jun 2014 6,842 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

Rear Roller brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.A1b)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 5,351 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

Rear position lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 3,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 2,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 869 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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HX55 BUE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HX55 BUE, 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 HX55 BUE registered?

HX55 BUE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 7 December 2005.

Is HX55 BUE safe to buy?

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