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LF05 EKU

2005 Piaggio ET2

Blue Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

25,663 mi
Last recorded25,663 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Piaggio ET28,242 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 EKU
MakePiaggio
ModelET2
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 25,663 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 25,663 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Mar 2014 24,693 miles

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 24,693 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Direction indicator not working (1.5.1c)

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

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

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 22,543 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

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

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 22,543 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake disc(s) slightly worn (3.2.A1l)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 18,559 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2012 18,559 miles

Front suspension has inadequate damping effect. (2.3.6c)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front suspension assembly has slight free play between the sliding members (2.3.4)

Upper Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 14,615 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 14,615 miles

Front Front suspension has slight stiffness in the movement of the suspension. (2.3.6b)

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Rear Brake lining(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 27 Oct 2009 12,178 miles

front suspension on weak sode no leak now visible

Fail 19 Oct 2009 12,176 miles

Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 9,438 miles

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 EKU is a 2005 Piaggio ET2 in Blue with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 EKU, 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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LF05 EKU is a 2005 Piaggio ET2, first registered on 22 August 2005.

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