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LX05 HLC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

32,634 mi
Last recorded32,634 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX05 HLC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine200cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 32,634 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Jul 2024 32,634 miles

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

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

Brake disc fractured Rear brake disc very worn and has multiple areas of cracking (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm Rear tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2023 31,467 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2022 30,872 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 30,495 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 28,019 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,992 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 27,986 miles

Steering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)

Front wheel bearings have excessive free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 May 2015 25,602 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 25,441 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 25,380 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 21,504 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 19,531 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 15,986 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 14,572 miles
Fail 29 May 2009 14,562 miles

Exhaust excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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LX05 HLC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LX05 HLC, 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 LX05 HLC registered?

LX05 HLC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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