CarVerify

Free Car Check

KR05 XRV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 244cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

32,706 mi
Last recorded32,706 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR05 XRV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 32,706 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 32,577 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 31,481 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 30,879 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 30,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 29,663 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 28,987 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 27,479 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 26,342 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 25,758 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 23,348 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,913 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 19,903 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 18,225 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 15,427 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 13,791 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 10,355 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 10,346 miles

Rear Registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KR05 XRV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 KR05 XRV, 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 KR05 XRV?

You can check the full history of KR05 XRV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KR05 XRV registered?

KR05 XRV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 August 2005.

Is KR05 XRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR05 XRV shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KR05 XRV have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KR05 XRV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.