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MX05 AEC

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

17,793 mi
Last recorded17,793 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 AEC
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2011 17,793 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 17,201 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 14,129 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 14,122 miles

Nearside Motorcycle structure insecure and likely to affect the correct functioning of the steering or braking (6.1.1c)

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Wheel alignment incorrect which adversely affects the handling (2.5.1)

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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MX05 AEC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 MX05 AEC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX05 AEC registered?

MX05 AEC is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is MX05 AEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 AEC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MX05 AEC have outstanding finance?

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