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LF05 EKJ

2005 Piaggio ET2

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

21,314 mi
Last recorded21,314 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 EKJ
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 21,314 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 21,314 miles
Fail 15 May 2024 21,314 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 21,194 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 20,209 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 20,204 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 17,138 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,138 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,561 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 15,594 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 13,584 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 13,584 miles

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

Rear Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)

Pass 2 Sep 2010 11,226 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 8,760 miles

Direction indicator flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.5.1c)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated and function impaired (1.2.3a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 8,760 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 7,386 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 7,386 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.6)

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

Rear position lamp missing (1.1.1a)

low air presure in rear tyre

How Reliable is the Piaggio ET2?

Based on 31,323 MOT tests across 3,685 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
618
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
3,685
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 690
Tyre tread not clearly visible 626
shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. 491
Exhaust is leaking and excessively noisey 441
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 415
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LF05 EKJ is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio ET2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 8,242 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 ET2 fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 690 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 EKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio ET2 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio ET2 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF05 EKJ registered?

LF05 EKJ is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is LF05 EKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 EKJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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