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LF05 EKP

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

8,670 mi
Last recorded8,670 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 EKP
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2017 8,670 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2017 8,670 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.5.1b)

Front Tyre tread not clearly visible (4.1.3(i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 8,265 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2015 8,265 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2014 7,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 7,113 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 6,346 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 5,697 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 5,101 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 4,323 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 EKP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EKP, 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 EKP registered?

LF05 EKP is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 August 2005.

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