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S33 DCF

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

3,437 mi
Last recorded3,437 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS33 DCF
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2016 3,437 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 3,437 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.5.1c)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.7.3a)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 3,110 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 3,110 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.2a(ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2013 975 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 888 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 727 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 588 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

Pass 24 May 2010 588 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 502 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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S33 DCF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S33 DCF, 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 S33 DCF registered?

S33 DCF is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is S33 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S33 DCF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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