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KE05 SZZ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

White Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,440 mi
Last recorded28,440 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE05 SZZ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 28,440 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2015 28,392 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 24,681 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 21,804 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 18,641 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 15,339 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 15,337 miles

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))

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

Rear Brake lever is short but brake can still be readily applied (3.1.3c)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 11,663 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 10,731 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 5,928 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 SZZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in White 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 SZZ, 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

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What year was KE05 SZZ registered?

KE05 SZZ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 26 August 2005.

Is KE05 SZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE05 SZZ shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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