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LJ05 EVK

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Red Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

24,168 mi
Last recorded24,168 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ05 EVK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2011 24,168 miles

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorating and has repair

Fail 25 Mar 2011 24,168 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Oil leak

exhaust system deteriorating and has repair

Fail 24 Mar 2011 24,149 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 14,250 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2010 14,250 miles

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

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 12,039 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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LJ05 EVK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Red with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 LJ05 EVK, 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 LJ05 EVK registered?

LJ05 EVK is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 April 2005.

Is LJ05 EVK safe to buy?

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