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LJ55 KOD

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

50,651 mi
Last recorded50,651 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ55 KOD
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 50,651 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 50,651 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2023 48,692 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 45,766 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 45,768 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 44,353 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 38,456 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 38,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 38,456 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2017 38,456 miles

Offside Rear suspension has a fracture of a load bearing member or its supporting structure. (2.4.A.2d)

Rear position lamp damaged and function impaired (1.1.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 36,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 31,308 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 25,941 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2014 25,941 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 20,272 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 14,159 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 14,159 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Front suspension spring worn but not seriously weakened (2.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2010 11,118 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 9,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 7,883 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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LJ55 KOD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LJ55 KOD, 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 LJ55 KOD registered?

LJ55 KOD is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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