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HX06 KBO

2006 Piaggio Vespa

Silver Petrol 49cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

22,960 mi
Last recorded22,960 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2006 Piaggio Vespa14,042 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX06 KBO
MakePiaggio
ModelVespa
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine49cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 22,960 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 21,794 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2025 21,794 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 24 Mar 2025 21,758 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2022 21,334 miles

Rear Suspension arm ball joint worn, but not excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 21,151 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2020 21,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2019 20,749 miles

Rear brake reserve travel close to minimum

Pass 28 Sep 2018 19,814 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 19,814 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2017 19,454 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 18,204 miles

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

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

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Rear suspension bush has slight free play (2.4.A2a(i))

Stop lamp damaged but function not impaired (1.3.3a)

Pass 28 May 2012 17,903 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 15,810 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 14,868 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Exhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,781 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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HX06 KBO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa in Silver 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 HX06 KBO, 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 KBO registered?

HX06 KBO is a 2006 Piaggio Vespa, first registered on 24 June 2006.

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