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HX55 FZY

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

6,215 mi
Last recorded6,215 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX55 FZY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 6,215 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2024 6,215 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2022 5,740 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2020 5,362 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2019 3,322 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2019 3,322 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2018 537 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 437 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 417 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 380 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 287 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 FZY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple 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 FZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of HX55 FZY?

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What year was HX55 FZY registered?

HX55 FZY is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 19 December 2005.

Is HX55 FZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX55 FZY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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