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KE05 MFV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

15,189 mi
Last recorded15,189 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 MFV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 15,189 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 15,189 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2015 12,473 miles
Fail 23 May 2015 12,473 miles

Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

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

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Rear Roller brake test indicates brake effort rise disproportional to brake lever or pedal effort (3.3.A1c)

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 9,085 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 8,774 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 7,657 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 7,565 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 4,978 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 4,721 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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KE05 MFV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KE05 MFV, 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 KE05 MFV registered?

KE05 MFV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 2005.

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