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LF05 EKR

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

14,251 mi
Last recorded14,251 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 EKR
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 14,251 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 14,157 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 14,012 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 13,808 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 13,546 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 13,355 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 12,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 12,810 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front Steering headbearing excessively stiff or notchy (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 12,418 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 12,418 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 12,271 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 12,271 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2015 11,894 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 11,828 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 11,828 miles

Nearside Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Fail 13 Aug 2014 11,269 miles

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 11,269 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 11,264 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 11,264 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 10,887 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 4,446 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 EKR is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 EKR, 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 EKR registered?

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

Is LF05 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 EKR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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