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KE05 NFN

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

15,023 mi
Last recorded15,023 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 NFN
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 15,023 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2024 13,821 miles

Front Wheel alignment slightly misaligned (2.4 (a))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 12,722 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2022 12,022 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 12,016 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 12,013 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,009 miles

Centre Motorcycle structure slightly corroded (6.1.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 11,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 11,532 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 11,352 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 11,352 miles

Front Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Roller brake test No brake control achieves an efficiency of 30%. (3.3.A2a)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 6,878 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 6,820 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jul 2011 6,820 miles

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

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

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2010 5,799 miles

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

Oil leak

Throttle operating incorrectly (6.2.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 5,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jan 2009 2,219 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 NFN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 KE05 NFN, 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 NFN registered?

KE05 NFN is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is KE05 NFN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 NFN shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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