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LF05 HEJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2026
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

2,339 mi
Last recorded2,339 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET49,751 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF05 HEJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa ET4
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 2,339 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 2,328 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2020 2,311 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 2,226 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2009 2,226 miles

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

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre stand does not fully retract

How Reliable is the Piaggio Vespa ET4?

Based on 5,276 MOT tests across 1,062 vehicles.

79.0%
Pass Rate
869
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
1,062
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 210
Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam 121
Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel 73
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 71
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 65
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LF05 HEJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4 in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.9% with a typical mileage of 9,751 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 ET4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF05 HEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Piaggio Vespa ET4 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 21 years old, this Piaggio Vespa ET4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF05 HEJ registered?

LF05 HEJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa ET4, first registered on 25 August 2005.

Is LF05 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF05 HEJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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