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VX05 EPJ

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

28,218 mi
Last recorded28,218 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX05 EPJ
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine198cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2026 28,218 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 27,739 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 27,063 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 26,198 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 24,081 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 22,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 21,324 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 20,006 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 18,054 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 16,849 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 13,531 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 5,181 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 4,592 miles

front and rear tyre tread depth 2mm

Pass 10 Apr 2013 2,650 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 2,348 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 2,103 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 1,856 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 1,463 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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VX05 EPJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VX05 EPJ, 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 VX05 EPJ?

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What year was VX05 EPJ registered?

VX05 EPJ is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 17 May 2005.

Is VX05 EPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for VX05 EPJ shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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