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WJ55 ESV

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 244cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

24,714 mi
Last recorded24,714 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ55 ESV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine244cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 24,714 miles

unable to inspect rear pads

Fail 16 Mar 2020 24,688 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

unable to inspect rear pads

Pass 29 Mar 2019 24,571 miles

quite heavy corrosion to exhaust system

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 12 Aug 2017 23,944 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 20,654 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 17,892 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 15,221 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 13,528 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 11,729 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 10,967 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 10,274 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 9,431 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 8,045 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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WJ55 ESV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 244cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 WJ55 ESV, 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 WJ55 ESV registered?

WJ55 ESV is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 14 September 2005.

Is WJ55 ESV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ55 ESV shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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