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HX55 EOU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,965 mi
Last recorded36,965 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 EOU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2018 36,965 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 36,005 miles

Front Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

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

Pass 30 May 2015 31,965 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 27,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 24,279 miles

Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 19,355 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 11,190 miles

Centre Rear Lower Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2011 11,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 6,187 miles

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 6,187 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1c)

Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,814 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 EOU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HX55 EOU, 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 EOU registered?

HX55 EOU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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