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HX06 FFK

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

7,791 mi
Last recorded7,791 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2015
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 FFK
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2015 7,791 miles

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

Rear brake lever has little reserve travel

Rear light lense damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2014 7,731 miles

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

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 7,731 miles

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

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

Direction indicator deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 7,731 miles

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

Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim headlamp damaged and function impaired (1.2.3a) DANGEROUS

Headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp main beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c) DANGEROUS

advise + the engine idle speed is higher than it should be

advise + the indicator switch is in poor condition

advise + the right side indicator lens is missing

Pass 20 Apr 2013 7,731 miles

Direction indicator damaged but function not impaired (1.5.3a)

advise + the rear brake has only just reached the minimum requirements

Pass 27 Apr 2012 7,381 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 7,380 miles

Brake fluid reservoir fluid level low (3.2.B1d)

Number plate poor.

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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HX06 FFK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HX06 FFK, 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 HX06 FFK registered?

HX06 FFK is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 25 May 2006.

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