Piaggio Vespa

Red · Petrol · 2006 · 124 cc

LK56 EWSMOT history

LK56 EWS is a red petrol Piaggio Vespa first used on 29 Sept 2006. Its MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 27,838 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Aug 2026
Mileage
27,838 km
At MOT on 7 Aug 2025
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
529 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LK56 EWS
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Piaggio
Model
Vespa
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
124 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
29 Sept 2006
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

LK56 EWS was last recorded at 27,838 km on 7 Aug 2025, 1,964 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2017.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
25,874 km · 28 Jan 2017
Between the last two tests
1,964 km
Average per year
529 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,838 km
  • 2017 – 25,874 km
  • 2016 – 22,484 km
  • 2013 – 15,305 km
  • 2012 – 13,862 km
  • 2011 – 11,370 km
  • 2009 – 19,466 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,838 km

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Steering headbearing has excessive free play

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Rear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Rear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Oct 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,838 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    27,838 km
    Test number
    806782656046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass27,741 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    354422111247
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail27,741 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,741 miles
    Test number
    603159436809
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass25,874 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    25,874 km
    Test number
    465177286758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail25,874 km (+3,390)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,874 km
    Test number
    165536281977
    • FailureFront Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • FailureRear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

  6. Pass22,484 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    22,484 km
    Test number
    505707820536

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail22,484 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,484 km
    Test number
    704795394880
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (1.6)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)

  8. Pass19,660 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    19,660 miles
    Test number
    888599325098
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

  9. Pass17,048 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    17,048 miles
    Test number
    835441234037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail17,036 miles (+16)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,036 miles
    Test number
    918441934069
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  11. Fail17,020 miles1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,020 miles
    Test number
    948967824007
    • DangerousSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • FailureRear position lamp does not illuminate immediately when it is switched on (1.1.3a)

  12. Pass15,305 km (+13)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    15,305 km
    Test number
    149572833428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail15,292 km1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,292 km
    Test number
    557486623080
    • DangerousSteering linkage has excessive free play (2.2.2)

  14. Pass13,875 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    13,875 miles
    Test number
    686421222054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail13,862 km1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,862 km
    Test number
    418470622037
    • DangerousSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on main beam (1.2.2a(ii))
    • FailureRear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  16. Pass11,401 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    11,401 miles
    Test number
    367672921043
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Fail11,370 km1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,370 km
    Test number
    196618511028
    • DangerousSteering headbearing has excessive free play (2.2.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam (1.2.2a(i))
    • FailureRear Brake lever has inadequate reserve travel (3.1.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))
    • AdvisoryFront Roller brake test indicates a slightly juddering brake (3.3.A1b)

  18. Pass93,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    93,804 miles
    Test number
    153423620068
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

  19. Pass19,466 km
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    19,466 km
    Test number
    561377589218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LK56 EWS

Does LK56 EWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LK56 EWS expired on 6 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LK56 EWS?
The MOT on LK56 EWS expired on 6 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LK56 EWS done?
LK56 EWS was recorded at 27,838 km at its MOT on 7 Aug 2025, an average of 529 km a year.
Has LK56 EWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LK56 EWS has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on LK56 EWS ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LK56 EWS find?
LK56 EWS passed its latest MOT on 7 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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