MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
28,886 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)
Front Brake lever cannot be applied smoothly (3.1.3d)
Front Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Front Steering movement excessively stiff with the wheel raised (2.2.1b)
Headlamp dipped beam affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.2c)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
Rear Rear shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.4.A.1c)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Rear Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(i))
Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Offside Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.2.4)
Rear Rear shock absorber has inadequate damping effect. (2.4.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Piaggio Zip?
Based on 101,622 MOT tests across 18,758 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AE51 VCY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip in Red with a 49cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 2001 Piaggio Zip models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.0% with a typical mileage of 10,228 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 Zip fails its MOT is headlamp at least one does not illuminate on dipped beam, accounting for 1,911 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE51 VCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Piaggio Zip typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Piaggio Zip is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was AE51 VCY registered?
AE51 VCY is a 2001 Piaggio Zip, first registered on 13 October 2001.
Is AE51 VCY safe to buy?
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