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WK05 DVU

2005 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

8,922 mi
Last recorded8,922 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Piaggio Vespa13,888 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK05 DVU
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 8,922 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 8,882 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2024 8,766 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 8,667 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2022 8,463 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 8,185 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 7,607 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 6,861 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 6,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 5,206 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 4,638 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Oct 2013 4,212 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

idle speed a bit high - drive wheel doesnt stop spinning at tickover.cannot see outer front brake pads clearly.

Pass 14 Oct 2013 4,212 miles

idle speed a bit high - drive wheel doesnt stop spinning at tickover.cannot see outer front brake pads clearly.

Pass 12 Oct 2012 3,973 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 3,973 miles

Roller brake test The less effective brake control does not achieve an efficiency of 25%. (3.3.A2b)

Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the weight on the lower bearing (2.2.1a)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 22 Aug 2011 1,196 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 1,114 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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WK05 DVU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa in Blue with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WK05 DVU, 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 WK05 DVU registered?

WK05 DVU is a 2005 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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