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MX05 VCV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

11,965 mi
Last recorded11,965 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX05 VCV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 11,965 miles

Exhaust slightly loose EXHAUST MOUNT RUBBER SLIGHTLY PERISHED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2024 11,878 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2023 12,777 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 12,777 miles

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

Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 11,616 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 11,481 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 11,042 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 10,611 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 10,508 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 10,026 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 10,026 miles

Locking devices not correctly fitted which may make the motor bicycle dangerous to ride clutch lever bolt insecure (6.2.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2016 9,849 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 9,823 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 9,708 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 9,633 miles

Front Plate brake test indicates a slightly grabbing brake (3.3.B1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 9,385 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 9,032 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 6,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 2,714 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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MX05 VCV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MX05 VCV, 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 MX05 VCV registered?

MX05 VCV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 21 May 2005.

Is MX05 VCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX05 VCV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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