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HF56 HCO

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Black Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

8,379 mi
Last recorded8,379 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF56 HCO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 8,379 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2024 5,871 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2023 4,042 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 2,530 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 2,060 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 2,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 2,053 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 2,003 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 2,003 miles

Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 1,744 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 1,742 miles

Brake cable badly frayed (3.2.A1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 12,891 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 12,202 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 12,054 miles

Fuel cap sealing washer missing (7.2.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,054 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 4,508 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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HF56 HCO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Black with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HF56 HCO, 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 HF56 HCO registered?

HF56 HCO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 8 December 2006.

Is HF56 HCO safe to buy?

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