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2006 Piaggio Vespa

Blue Petrol 124cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

33,100 mi
Last recorded33,100 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 CSV
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 33,100 miles
Pass 25 May 2024 31,623 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2023 31,515 miles

Central Front Lower Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Tyre has a tear caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2022 27,385 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 27,226 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2019 21,455 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 16,516 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 15,957 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 15,665 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 15,423 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 15,355 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 14,900 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2013 14,900 miles

Rear wheel bearings have slight free play (2.4.A.2c)

Exhaust mounting does not fully support the exhaust system (7.1.1.c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Rear wheel spindle securing nut(s) loose (2.4.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2012 14,163 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 10,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 7,348 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 5,492 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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DK56 CSV is a 2006 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 2006 Piaggio Vespa models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.5% with a typical mileage of 14,042 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 DK56 CSV, 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 20 years old, this Piaggio Vespa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DK56 CSV is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 11 September 2006.

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