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DK56 CVY

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,574 mi
Last recorded23,574 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK56 CVY
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 23,574 miles

Engine leaking oil

Front mudguard broken and mainly missing

Number plate in poor condition

Slight knock from front suspension

Fail 30 Mar 2023 23,574 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Engine leaking oil

Front mudguard broken and mainly missing

Number plate in poor condition

Slight knock from front suspension

Pass 17 Mar 2022 22,676 miles

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

Front mudguard damaged and cracked

Number plate in poor condition

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2022 22,676 miles

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

Front mudguard damaged and cracked

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Number plate in poor condition

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 17,682 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 17,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2019 17,303 miles

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Fail 18 Jul 2019 17,303 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2018 12,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front tyre showing age cracks.

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 12,578 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Front tyre showing age cracks.

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 9,479 miles

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2017 9,339 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Steering headbearing has slight free play (2.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 7,107 miles

Front Front wheel bearings have slight free play (2.3.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2015 5,863 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 3,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 941 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2012 741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 225 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 CVY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DK56 CVY, 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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What year was DK56 CVY registered?

DK56 CVY is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 1 September 2006.

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