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KE55 EUA

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,610 mi
Last recorded36,610 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE55 EUA
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2025 36,610 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering headbearing slightly stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

advise perished front tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2022 36,416 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2022 36,403 miles

Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 May 2021 35,059 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 33,981 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 19,363 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2015 18,331 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 17,020 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 16,213 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 22,742 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 20,043 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 20,043 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 18,901 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 9,378 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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KE55 EUA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KE55 EUA, 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 KE55 EUA registered?

KE55 EUA is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is KE55 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE55 EUA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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