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SN05 MTU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

18,866 mi
Last recorded18,866 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN05 MTU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 18,866 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 18,345 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 18,345 miles

Horn not working (1.7.3a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 15,639 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 13,227 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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SN05 MTU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SN05 MTU, 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

How do I check the history of SN05 MTU?

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What year was SN05 MTU registered?

SN05 MTU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 5 August 2005.

Is SN05 MTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SN05 MTU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SN05 MTU have outstanding finance?

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