CarVerify

Free Car Check

GX56 NCE

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Purple Petrol 124cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

1,567 mi
Last recorded1,567 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Piaggio
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 NCE
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine124cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 1,567 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 1,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2023 1,133 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 415 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 6,915 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 15,073 miles

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2014 12,350 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 12,350 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2013 8,831 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 5,400 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 5,400 miles

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s (4.1.2e)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 1,372 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
Full Piaggio Vespa reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

GX56 NCE is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Purple with a 124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 GX56 NCE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GX56 NCE?

You can check the full history of GX56 NCE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was GX56 NCE registered?

GX56 NCE is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 4 November 2006.

Is GX56 NCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX56 NCE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GX56 NCE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on GX56 NCE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.