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LF05 AEC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

22,082 mi
Last recorded22,082 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 AEC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 22,082 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2025 22,082 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 21,064 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 18,927 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2016 18,089 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 16,420 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 14,542 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 14,542 miles

Front Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 1 May 2012 10,596 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 10,596 miles

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

Front position lamp does not illuminate immediately when switched on (1.1.3a)

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

Riders seat insecure (6.2.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 8,618 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 8,618 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

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))

Pass 11 May 2010 6,667 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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LF05 AEC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black 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 LF05 AEC, 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 LF05 AEC registered?

LF05 AEC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 August 2005.

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