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LF05 FTX

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,165 mi
Last recorded23,165 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 FTX
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 23,165 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 22,801 miles

Front tyre low psi.

Slight oil leak.

Slight under belly corrosion.

Fail 3 Dec 2018 22,801 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyre low psi.

Slight oil leak.

Slight under belly corrosion.

Pass 6 Nov 2017 20,809 miles

Light creaking from suspension?

Light frame corrosion.

Pass 9 Sep 2016 18,485 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 18,229 miles

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.2a(i))

Belly pan corroding.

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jul 2015 15,880 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 13,642 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 11,208 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 7,326 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 5,409 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 3,818 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 2,170 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 FTX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FTX, 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 FTX registered?

LF05 FTX is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is LF05 FTX safe to buy?

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