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KX05 AUE

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

16,695 mi
Last recorded16,695 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX05 AUE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 16,695 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2023 16,397 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 16,391 miles

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 15,522 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 15,522 miles

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Steering movement excessively stiff with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Pass 11 May 2012 14,618 miles

Front Front suspension has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.3.6c)

Pass 25 May 2011 13,773 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 13,773 miles

Rear Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 12,481 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 12,481 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 12,243 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2009 12,243 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 9,793 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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KX05 AUE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KX05 AUE, 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 KX05 AUE registered?

KX05 AUE is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 18 March 2005.

Is KX05 AUE safe to buy?

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